IDF demolishes home of Palestinian terrorist who carried out deadly West Bank shooting in February

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

IDF troops prepare to demolish the home of a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank village of Qalandiya, early July 24, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF troops prepare to demolish the home of a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank village of Qalandiya, early July 24, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

Overnight, the IDF demolished the home of Muhammad Manasra, a Palestinian terrorist who carried out a deadly shooting attack at a gas station near the West Bank settlement of Eli in February, killing two Israelis.

In the attack on February 29, Manasra shot dead Rabbi Yitzhak Zeiger, 57, and Uria Hartum, 16, before being killed by the owner of a nearby hummus restaurant.

The IDF says troops operated in the West Bank village of Qalandiya overnight to demolish the home.

During the operation, troops clashed with rioters in the area. The IDF says the soldiers used riot dispersal means and live fire.

Several suspects were also arrested in Qalandiya, it adds.

As a matter of policy, Israel demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly terror attacks.

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