IDF troops operating in Jenin eliminated the terrorists who killed St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi on Thursday, the military said on Friday.
Hazi, 20, from Rosh Ha’ayin, served in the Haruv Reconnaissance Battalion of the Kfir Brigade.
On Thursday, troops of the Haruv Battalion, conducting searches in the area, clashed with two terrorists who had entrenched themselves within a structure. Hazi was killed, and five soldiers were wounded in the incident.
Hours later, troops encircled the building in which the terrorists were embedded and killed them.
'Operation Iron Wall'
Last week, the IDF initiated Operation Iron Wall, a large-scale operation in Jenin.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has said the IDF would remain in the city even following the conclusion of the current operation and noted that there was no withdrawal date.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.