IDF forces eliminate terrorist attempting to attack troops in Samaria
One terrorist was eliminated, and the second was neutralized before he could carry out the planned attack against IDF forces.
One terrorist was eliminated, and the second was neutralized before he could carry out the planned attack against IDF forces.
Residents may hear explosions and notice heightened military activity throughout the area.
The camps in northern Samaria, including Nur al-Shams, have been identified by Israeli security officials as major hubs for terrorist activity.
The cell had been planning to carry out an attack in the immediate timeframe.
A terrorist threw an explosive device at an IDF force from the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit. The force returned fire, neutralizing the attacker.
The operation began overnight with Israeli forces encircling the targeted villages. Before ground forces moved in, the Israeli Air Force carried out precise strikes to isolate the area.
The forces surrounded the building where he was hiding. After an exchange of fire, the terrorist was eliminated.
During one of the raids, troops came under live fire. A reservist was moderately wounded and evacuated to a hospital.
Over the past week, 10 terrorists were killed in precision airstrikes in Jenin, and more than 50 suspects were apprehended by IDF troops.
