IDF forces operating in the West Bank city of Jenin in the early hours of Tuesday morning killed two senior Islamic Jihad members who had been on Israel's most wanted list.
An IDF officer was lightly injured during the activity.
The Jihad members were identified as Khaled Hussein, the most wanted Islamic Jihad member in north Samaria, and his deputy, Taeiq Abu Ali.
During the operation, which took place in the Sabah al-Hir neighborhood in north Jenin, soldiers belonging to a special army unit encircled a building in which the Palestinians were hiding. The Jihad members were killed during the heavy exchanges of fire that erupted as they attempted to flee the scene. The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment.
At the time of the incident the terrorists were in possession of M-16 assault rifles and ammunition.
Army officials said Hussein was involved in the planning of terror attacks in Israel and additional attacks against IDF forces and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
During the activity in Jenin Nahal Brigade forces apprehended six wanted Palestinians. A total of 19 wanted terror suspects were detained in the West Bank overnight.
Also, an explosive device was hurled at soldiers in Bethlehem, but no injuries were reported.
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