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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Troops shoot four gunmen in West Bank clashes — IDF
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF troops have shot at least four gunmen during searches in the Nablus area for a terrorist who opened fire on Israeli civilians at a West Bank outpost earlier today, the military says.
An Israeli civilian at the Mitzpe Yosef outpost near the settlement of Har Bracha was slightly wounded by gunfire that came from deep within Nablus, according to the IDF and medics.
Following the attack, the IDF says it launched a manhunt for suspects in the Nablus area, during which it exchanged fire with several gunmen. A military source says at least four armed Palestinians were shot.
The official Palestinian Wafa news outlet reports that one person was shot in the foot during IDF operations in Nablus. It says soldiers have set up checkpoints around the city.
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