Elimination of terrorists in Jenin: A squad of terrorists was killed by IDF fighters in Jenin last night (Friday).
Palestinians reported three dead and eight wounded in the incident. According to the IDF statement, during searches of the vehicle after the collision, two M-16 rifles, Carlo weapons, cartridges and a vest were found. Earlier, the force encountered heavy fire from gunmen and explosive devices were thrown at them.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi commented on the incident at a ceremony of the Achrei movement in Jerusalem: “The forces identified a suspicious vehicle, there was an encounter with the transport of commanders, and a thwarting of a terrorist cell, three terrorists killed.”
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According to the Palestinians, the three dead are Bara ‘al-Khalua, Lith Abu Srur and Yusuf Salah. Videos were circulated on social media in which heavy exchanges of fire were heard, before the shooting at the car. In other videos, the car is seen with bullets and blood stains.