Shots
were fired at IDF soldiers during a violent riot which erupted earlier
this morning (Tuesday) during an overnight activity to arrest a wanted
terrorist in Jenin. During the riot, Palestinians hurled rocks, Molotov
cocktails and improvised grenades at security forces who responded with
riot dispersal means. Once rioters began shooting at the forces, upon
feeling an imminent threat to their lives, the soldiers returned fire
towards the lower extremities of the main instigators. A direct hit was
confirmed and an individual was lightly injured and evacuated for
further treatment in an Israeli hospital.
Amidst
the turmoil, the terror suspect was identified attempting to flee the
area. Security forces managed to detain the suspect using live fire. The
suspect was injured, evacuated by military forces for further treatment
and later died of his wounds in an Israeli Hospital.
Lieutenant
Colonel Peter Lerner, an IDF spokesperson, stated: "The ongoing
terrorist threat from the Jenin area requires that the IDF maintains
operational access in the area. The attack against the forces warranted a
forceful response in self defense. The IDF will review the
circumstances of the shooting that led to the death of the terror
suspect."
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