Five Palestinian terrorists were gunned down during a nighttime counter-terror raid in Jenin, according to the Israel Defence Forces on Friday morning. The IDF reported that the terrorists, involved in firing on soldiers, attempted to evade capture by seeking refuge in a local hospital.
During the operation, an Israeli drone targeted a group of terrorists engaged in an exchange of fire with IDF soldiers. Simultaneously, other assailants resorted to hurling explosives at the forces. Several gunmen managed to escape in cars and an ambulance, leading authorities to the Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin. One of the terrorists was apprehended at the hospital entrance, and a subsequent search of his vehicle revealed three M-16 rifles.
In a parallel move, security forces in Hebron marked the homes of three terrorists linked to Thursday’s shooting at a Jerusalem checkpoint for demolition. The attack resulted in the tragic death of Avraham Fetena, a 20-year-old military police officer, and left five others injured. Hamas claimed responsibility for the checkpoint assault.
During the operation, an Israeli drone attacked a group of militants who were firing on soldiers. Other Palestinians hurled bombs. According to police and the IDF, six gunmen escaped in automobiles and an ambulance towards Jenin’s Ibn Sina hospital. One of the terrorists was apprehended at the hospital’s entrance. Three M-16 firearms were discovered in the vehicle during a search.