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IDF: Israeli motorist came under fire near Ramallah overnight; no injuries but vehicle damaged
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An Israeli motorist came under fire while driving near the West Bank Palestinian village of Baytin, near Ramallah, overnight, the military says.
According to the IDF, there are no injuries, but damage was caused to the vehicle.
“Upon receiving the report, IDF troops were dispatched to the scene, began searches, and placed a closure on several villages in the area,” the military adds.
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