West Bank: 2 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces
Terrorist killed in Qalqilya in IDF operation after fire was opened towards force. Palestinian reports say one killed, seven injured as result of clashes with Israeli security forces in Jenin in search of suspect
A terrorist was killed during an IDF operation in Qalqilya Wednesday night to capture terrorists, after fire was opened towards the IDF force. There were no injuries among Israeli soldiers. During searches that were conducted in the area, a hand gun and bullet casings were confiscated, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Easrlier Wednesday, another Palestinian was killed as a result of clashes with an Israeli security force in a refugee camp in the West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian sources reported.
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The Palestinian who was killed, identified as Nafa Jamil Saadi, 22, has reportedly died of his wounds while being evacuated to a hospital.
The Israeli security force, with the Border Guard's counterterrorism unit, has entered the Jenin refugee camp dressed as technicians to arrest an Islamic Jihad operative, who, in light of the exchange of fire, was not detained.
According to reports, Palestinians fired at the force and hurled firebombs, prompting the Israeli security officers to fire back.
Other than the man who was killed in the incident, two Palestinians sustained light injuries and five sustained moderate injuries as a result of the clashes.
Yoav Zitun contributed to this report
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