An extensive IDF operation in Nablus: A joint force of the IDF, the Shin Bet and the Israeli Defense Forces raided a hidden apartment in the Kasbah of Nablus last night (Tuesday), which was used as a cargo laboratory for key activists of the “Lion’s Den” organization. During the operation, at least five Palestinians were killed and over 20 were injured, according to According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. In addition, the Palestinian news agency “Shihab” reported that one of the dead was Didi Al-Hoch, one of the senior members of the “Lion’s Den” organization. Palestinian gunman.
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Will it lead to escalation? The terrorist organization ‘Gov Aryot’ calls to continue trying to harm Israelis
A senior member of the “Lions’ Den” was killed in an explosive device attached to his motorcycle in Nablus
The IDF stated that the terrorist infrastructure that was attacked is responsible, among other things, for the shooting attack in which IDF soldier First Sergeant Ido Baruch was killed, it is the one that sent a terrorist to the attack in Tel Aviv (which was prevented thanks to the vigilance of the police on the spot) and the placing of the explosive device at the gas station in Kedumim . In addition, the infrastructure tried to carry out a bomb attack on Har Bracha and throw a grenade at an IDF force near the Gilad farm and is also responsible for launching a series of shooting attacks in the area of the city of Nablus.
The IDF also emphasized that throughout the last period, and even more so in the last few days, this infrastructure continued to recruit, plan and initiate attacks against Israeli targets. In the meantime, Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated that “there are not and will not be cities of refuge for terrorists. We will continue to act against anyone who tries to harm the citizens of Israel, wherever and whenever necessary.”
Earlier, an ambush by a Golani patrol detected two armed terrorists near the Salem outpost, one of the terrorists fired at the force that responded with fire, hitting him. After that, the force identified another gunman at the Romana intersection, shot, and hit him. In another incident that happened in Nabi Saleh, a Palestinian threw an improvised explosive device at an IDF position, was shot and killed.
As you may recall, the terrorist organization recently suffered a severe blow, after earlier this week Tamer al-Kilani, one of the senior members of the “Lions’ Den” organization, was killed in an explosive device attached to his motorcycle. The Palestinian media pointed an accusing finger at Israel. Gov Aryot reported: “We mourn the death of the commander and the young lion, one of the brave fighters of the organization. The occupation has placed a TNT device, and we promise you and swear to reveal the details of the assassination of Shahid Tamer, and promise the occupation a painful response.”
Also, the organization has frequently called for numerous confrontations in recent times, and has also taken responsibility for a series of attacks – the latest and most prominent of which, the shooting attack near Shabi Samaria in which the late Sergeant Ido Baruch was killed.