Israeli Forces Kill 5 Palestinian Gunmen in West Bank Raid; Officer Gravely Injured

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:46pm on 04 May 2024,Saturday International

Israeli troops conducted a 12-hour raid in Dayr al-Ghusun, near Tulkarem, targeting a terror cell. Five gunmen were killed after a prolonged gun battle. Tactics included firing missiles, using drones, and demolishing part of a building. A police officer from the elite counter-terrorism unit was seriously wounded. The injured officer is in "very serious" condition. The Palestinian Authority reported four of the deceased gunmen, with one unidentified. Violence in the West Bank has escalated amid ongoing conflicts, with frequent raids and deadly attacks. Israeli forces have arrested thousands of wanted Palestinians since October 7.

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