IDF: Two Palestinians who broke through West Bank roadblock, fired at troops were shot dead

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

A gun used in an attack against troops near the West Bank settlement of Metzad, January 14, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
A gun used in an attack against troops near the West Bank settlement of Metzad, January 14, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF says two Palestinians who breached a roadblock and opened fire at troops near the West Bank settlement of Metzad were killed by soldiers.

According to the IDF, a Palestinian-owned car broke through a roadblock near Metzad and fled.

Amid a chase after the vehicle, the IDF says shots, were fired from the car, likely by the passenger, at the soldiers.

The troops returned fire, killing both suspects.

The IDF says troops found the gun used in the attack, along with an axe and ammunition, in their car.

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