Abbas’s visit to the Jenin Refugee Camp proved that although the PA has lost much of its credibility among Palestinians, it continues to carry a lot of clout in the West Bank.
A vehicle with three armed Palestinians pulled into a neighborhood near Nablus. An armed man got out and began shooting at the soldiers stationed there.
According to several reports, the IDF protected the worshippers, and several Palestinian gunmen were wounded in the exchange of fire.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned "we will act everywhere - with determination, lethality, and strength."
Terrorist organizations based in Jenin and Nablus maintain control over the West Bank, growing in influence, arming themselves and organizing their activities
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Something changed this week. But it is unlikely that change will hurtle Israel back to the type of operation it carried out in 2002.
Clashes developed after the IDF entered Nablus and a gunfight ensued, during which explosive devices were thrown at the IDF soldiers.
IDF says Palestinian civilians injured following shooting at settlement • Soldier injured in separate incident in northern Samaria
Earlier in the night, an IDF vehicle was damaged after shots were fired toward Israeli forces on Highway 60 near Kiryat Arba.
Two young men were arrested and eight were injured.
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