Palestinian terror leader said killed in Jenin clashes

The Palestinian WAFA news site says that a third person was killed by Israeli fire in Jenin, amid reports of heavy fighting in the West Bank city.

The man is named as Wiam Hanoun, identified online as a founder of the Islamic Jihad offshoot Jenin Brigade.

Weam Al-Hanoun, one of the first founders of the Jenin Brigade with martyr Jamil Al-Amouri, has ascended to martyrdom after being shot by the IOF during the ongoing clashes in Jenin. pic.twitter.com/oGZfE2McbQ

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Footage shared online shows troops continuing to operate in the city after daylight.

#WATCH : The Israeli forces bulldozer removes and confiscates the Horse Roundabout, a landmark in the city of Jenin, and violent confrontations occur in the vicinity of Jenin Governmental Hospital. #WestBank #Palestine #GazaUnderAttack #WestBankUnderAttack #Israel #GazaWar… pic.twitter.com/jp8Hjpcrjy

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قوات الاحتلال تنفذ عمليات تدمير واسعة في جنين. pic.twitter.com/MohGcwv9YG

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Reports indicate that among the casualties of the fighting is an iconic arched gate in the city center.

There is no comment from the Israeli military.