IDF Spokesperson: Security forces continue operation in Northern Samaria: Nahal Patrol fighters eliminate terrorist who threw explosives at our forces in the Jenin area and harmed additional terrorists
IDF forces, Shin Bet and police continue to operate in Northern Samaria as part of the operation to thwart terrorism in the area.
Last night (Wednesday), a number of terrorists threw explosives at Nahal Patrol forces in Silat al-Haratiya in the Jenin area as part of the operation.
The forces responded by firing at the terrorists to eliminate the threat, eliminating one terrorist and harming two additional terrorists. There were no casualties among our forces.
In additional activities during the night, the security forces arrested eight wanted terrorists and confiscated two 'Carlo' type weapons.
The arrested wanted terrorists and the confiscated weapons were transferred to the Shin Bet and the Sha'i District Police for further processing.
The security forces will continue to act to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria in order to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel.