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From the Liveblog of
Friday, October 13, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Friday, October 13, 2023
Police say officers killed 4 Palestinians who planted IEDs on West Bank barrier
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Damage is seen caused to the West Bank security barrier near the Nitsanei HaShalom Industrial Zone, October 13, 2023. (Israel Police)
Police say officers have killed four Palestinians after they planted explosives on the West Bank security barrier.
In a statement, police say Border Police officers spotted the four suspects approaching the fence near the Nitsanei HaShalom Industrial Zone, close to Tulkarem, and setting off bombs.
The officers returned fire, killing them, police say.
According to the Palestinian Authority health ministry, at least 44 West Bank Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers since October 7.
