After searches, IDF clarifies Israelis who entered Palestinian city left on their own

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF says two Israeli civilians who entered the West Bank city of Qalqilya earlier today left the area independently.

Troops briefly entered the city in an attempt to rescue the pair, but came under attack by Palestinians hurling explosives.

The two civilians left the city independently, without needing to be rescued.

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