Israel Defense Forces were hunting for gunmen who opened fire on vehicles crawling in traffic in a West Bank village, killing three Israelis and injuring eight.

The Israel Defense Forces said it is pursuing the perpetrators of the shooting in Funduq. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.

The attack, on a major road used by both Israelis and Palestinians, comes amid a diplomatic push for a deal to end the 15-month-old war in Gaza and return Israeli hostages home an

As mediators press Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of the remaining 96 hostages held in Gaza, the more than 1 million displaced Palestinians face a dire situation, particularly in northern Gaza.

A renewed push is underway to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war and return Israeli hostages before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.