IDF operation in Jenin (Archives)
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Report: IDF kills Fatah member in Jenin
Palestinian sources claim special IDF force opened fire at vehicle in Jenin, killed Fatah member, arrested friend
An IDF force shot and killed a member of the al-Aqsa Brigades, Fatah’s military wing in Jenin Wednesday, Palestinian sources reported.
According to the sources, another Fatah gunmen in the area seemed to be injured in the shooting, but his condition was not known. IDF sources said the claims were being investigated.
The Palestinian sources said a special IDF force riding in a black Mercedes blocked the vehicle of Mohammed Abu-Srur, and opened fire towards it. Abu-Srur attempted to escape, but was killed by the IDF fire.
Hilal al-Sa’adi was, who was also in Abu-Srur’s vehicle, was arrested and taken to Israel for questioning. Al-Sa’adi’s brother, a former commander of the Islamic Jihad’s military wing, was killed by the IDF last year.
Earlier Wednesday, a member of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, Fatah's military wing, was killed by IDF fire in the old city of Nablus, Palestinian sources reported. Another organization member was severely injured in the incident, the report said.
According to the Palestinians, an Israeli force entered the West Bank city's ancient quarter, and began firing at a group of wanted Palestinians.
Amar al-Anabusi was shot to death and Sufian Kandil, a prominent group member, was severely injured.
Efrat Weiss contributed to this report
