A wanted Palestinian gunman was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus a short while ago, the IDF, police, and Shin Bet say.
Undercover Border Police officers entered Nablus to detain a member of the former Lion’s Den terror group, who was allegedly planning attacks.
According to police, the officers covertly reached the area where the suspect was and identified him as armed. The officers opened fire, killing the wanted man.
A handgun and cash were found on his body, and a tactical vest was found in his car, police say.
Another wanted Palestinian was detained by the forces in the area and handed over to the Shin Bet for questioning, the statement says.
During the operation, troops opened fire on Palestinians hurling explosives and shooting at the forces. No Israeli forces were hurt, the statement adds.
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