IDF soldiers directed by Israel Security Authority (ISA) intelligence conducted counterterrorism operations in the Jenin area, the two organizations reported on Friday.
Following the incident in Jenin where in an ambush Captain Alon Sacgiu fell, and 16 others were wounded, both IDF and ISA began precise intelligence efforts to locate the terrorist cell responsible for the attack.
According to the report, on July 3rd, Israel Border Police eliminated the terrorist Nidal Amar. Amar took part in the explosive device used by the terrorists during the ambush.
During the counterterrorism operation, IDF soldiers engaged in exchanges of fire with terrorists and encircled a building where more terrorists had barricaded themselves.
Five terrorists eliminated
The soldiers eliminated Hemam Heshash and another terrorist, both of whom had participated in the attack that led to the death of Capt. Alon Sacgiu.
A pistol was also recovered from the scene.
Five terrorists, the two the IDF reported and three more, were killed in the fire exchange that occurred, according to Israeli media reports citing the Hamas affiliated Palestinian Health Ministry.
Additionally, IDF aircraft struck several armed terrorists in the area.
This is a developing story.