Bethlehem
Nahal Heletz was one of five communities approved in response to the Palestinian Authority’s lawfare and push for statehood.
The victim was lightly injured; the assailant was shot dead.
“Right now, things look good, and we are grateful for that,” the cardinal said.
Israel’s National Security Council reportedly approved the move without informing the Security Cabinet.
In Jenin, combat engineering troops disabled explosives that were buried under the roads to kill IDF soldiers.
“We know of no arrests that are made in such cases, nor do we see the P.A. placing any guards in those sensitive locations under regular attack.”
The terrorist was reportedly shot and neutralized.
“The occupation forces oppress and kill the children of Palestine and snatch the innocent smiles from the faces of the living,” said the P.A. leader.
The traditional Christmas mass and prayers will still take place, but without Christmas trees or festive lights.
Amjad Aref Abu Jaas, 48, succumbed to wounds sustained in a firefight with Israeli forces, according to Palestinian sources.
The terrorist exited his vehicle and attacked soldiers at a checkpoint.
IDF reports 13 suspects arrested in operations across Judea and Samaria.
