IDF soldier killed by rock thrown at his head during West Bank arrest raid

An Israeli soldier was killed in the northern West Bank in the predawn hours of Tuesday morning, after being struck in the head by a large rock during an arrest raid, the Israel Defense Forces said. Read more.

JFNA Federations offered the following message: "We are heartbroken over the murder of 21-year-old Amit Ben-Yigal and are confident that the Israeli government will do everything they can to bring the perpetrators of this unspeakable violence to justice. We send heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. May his memory be for a blessing."