Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades commander included among those slain
This operation was carried out in conjunction with other Israeli security forces.
The expulsion of two senior Fatah officials sparked angry reactions from several Fatah representatives, including the faction’s armed wing, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.
PA officials recently expressed concern over the growing cooperation between PIJ and Fatah armed groups in the northern West Bank.
The attacker reportedly arrived at the checkpoint on foot from the West Bank carrying an M-16 rifle and then fired at security forces in the area.