Defense and Security
No injuries or damage were reported in the attempted attack, according to the Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit.
The Palestinian terrorist approached soldiers in a manner that posed an immediate threat, the IDF stated.
No details were provided in the initial army statement about the operation.
“N.” will replace “Shin,” who is retiring after three decades of service.
The investigation was launched after one of the suspects was detained while trying to enter Judea and Samaria with over 500 M16 magazines.
“The demolition of the terrorist’s home constitutes closing the circle in the framework of the fight against terrorism,” the army said.
One U.S. official intimated that Hamas “decommissioning” its heavy weapons rather than demilitarization could be option.
The Jerusalem Brigade has also taken part in operations in the Gaza City neighborhoods of Shejaiya and Daraj Tuffah, and the central Gaza Strip.
Palestinian terrorist Ahmed Duabsha is accused of murdering Binyamin Achimeir, 14, who went missing while herding sheep.
The exchange of fire with the terrorists, who had crossed the ceasefire line, involved airstrikes and tank fire, according to the Israeli military.
The three suspects imprersonated troops and robbed a jewelry store in Dhahiriya, a Palestinian town in Judea.
“For us, Ramadan is taking place against the backdrop of war—that is our working assumption,” a police representative told the Knesset.
