Gunman who opened fire at north West Bank checkpoint killed by troops on the scene

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

A Palestinian gunman who opened fire at an army checkpoint near the northern West Bank village of Tayasir was killed, a military source says.

Troops stationed at the checkpoint and another force dispatched to the scene exchanged fire with the gunman, during which he was killed.

At least six were taken to hospitals for treatment after being wounded in the attack.

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