Border Police troops come under fire near Jenin

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

During “routine security activity” earlier this evening, several Palestinian gunmen in an off-road vehicle drive by officers near Jenin and open fire, a police spokesperson says.

Border Police troops return fire, but the gunmen flee the area, police say.

Police say no injuries are caused, but the officers’ vehicle is damaged by the gunfire.

Forces are now scanning the area.

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