Two armed Palestinians accused of carrying out a recent shooting attack were killed by Israeli forces in the northern West Bank city of Nablus on Friday morning, according to the Shin Bet security agency. The two individuals, identified as Khairi Shaheen, 34, and Hamza Maqbool, 32, were responsible for a shooting attack on Wednesday near the Jewish settlement of Har Bracha. No injuries were reported in the attack.
The Shin Bet stated that members of the elite police Yamam counterterrorism unit attempted to arrest Shaheen and Maqbool, but the two were killed during an exchange of fire with Israeli forces. Two handguns allegedly used in the Wednesday attack were seized by Israeli forces.
In a separate operation in Nablus, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained three wanted Palestinians, while three other Palestinian terror suspects were detained in other areas of the West Bank on Friday morning.
These clashes come after Staff Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir, 22, was killed by a Palestinian gunman near the settlement of Kedumim on Thursday. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
In another development, the IDF measured the home of the Hamas gunman, Ahmed Yassin Ghaidan, in the village of Qibya, in preparation for a potential demolition. Israel regularly demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly terror attacks, although the efficacy of this policy has been debated.
During the IDF operation in Jenin earlier this week, 12 Palestinian gunmen were killed alongside one Israeli soldier. The IDF is investigating whether the Israeli soldier was hit by friendly fire.
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been high in the West Bank, with near-nightly raids by the military and a series of deadly Palestinian terror attacks. Since the beginning of this year, Palestinian attacks in Israel and the West Bank have claimed the lives of 25 people. According to The Times of Israel, 150 West Bank Palestinians have been killed during this time, with most of them involved in clashes with security forces or carrying out attacks. However, there have also been cases of uninvolved civilians being killed and unclear circumstances surrounding some deaths.
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Israeli forces in the northern West Bank city of Nablus killed two armed Palestinians who were accused of carrying out a recent shooting attack. The incident occurred on Friday morning according to the Shin Bet security agency. The two individuals responsible for the shooting attack near the Jewish settlement of Har Bracha were identified as Khairi Shaheen, 34, and Hamza Maqbool, 32. No injuries were reported in the attack.
The Shin Bet confirmed that members of the elite police Yamam counterterrorism unit tried to arrest Shaheen and Maqbool, but an exchange of fire with Israeli forces resulted in their deaths. Israeli forces confiscated two handguns allegedly used in the Wednesday attack.
Furthermore, in a separate operation in Nablus, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained three wanted Palestinians, and three other Palestinian terror suspects were detained in other areas of the West Bank on Friday morning.
These clashes occurred after Staff Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir, 22, was killed by a Palestinian gunman near the settlement of Kedumim on Thursday. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
In another development, the IDF evaluated the home of the Hamas gunman, Ahmed Yassin Ghaidan, in the village of Qibya, potentially for demolition. Israel commonly demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly terror attacks, although the effectiveness of this policy is subject to debate.
During an IDF operation in Jenin earlier this week, twelve Palestinian gunmen were killed, accompanied by the death of one Israeli soldier. The IDF is investigating whether the Israeli soldier was hit by friendly fire.
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have remained high in the West Bank, marked by frequent military raids and a series of deadly Palestinian terror attacks. Since the beginning of the year, Palestinian attacks in Israel and the West Bank have resulted in the loss of twenty-five lives. Additionally, according to The Times of Israel, during this same period, 150 West Bank Palestinians have been killed, with the majority involved in clashes with security forces or carrying out attacks. However, there have been instances of uninvolved civilians being killed, and the circumstances around some deaths remain unclear.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing cycle of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It only further emphasizes the urgent need for all parties involved to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue for a lasting solution.
This tragic incident highlights the deepening cycle of violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. It is crucial for both parties to de-escalate tensions and prioritize dialogue for a lasting solution that brings peace and security to the region.