Three terrorists were killed in Jenin refugee camp

On Saturday morning, during SWAT operations in Jenin refugee camp, three Hamas militants were killed, including Abu Hamza al-Hija 22, who is considered the most senior and the son of one of the movement senior in Israeli prison .

Initial investigation revealed that in the last days tracked the movements of Hamza Abu al-Hija, after a hunt of months. During the night of Saturday, the building was located where he was hiding. SWAT forces and the forces of Nezach Yehuda Battalion Kfir Brigade, Givati soldiers and Border Police surrounded the building, and once the fighters broke out inside, opened fire at them. Warriors called the inhabitants to leave the house and shot at the lintels.

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At the same time, a terrorist was shooting from the window of the house at the fighters. Within a few minutes, dozens of Palestinian gunmen, who opened fire at Border Police officers and soldiers? At this point the SWAT force sent in an attack dog, who was shot to death - by the terrorist.

Shortly thereafter, the terrorist al-Hija came to the house while he shoots at them, and two SWAT fighters were slightly injured, and the terrorist was shot and killed. Both dead and wounded sell additional security forces to terrorist activities. Dog of the Special Forces sent into the house was killed by the shots.
Hamas said that the Palestinian Authority has helped the elimination requested by the IDF.

Security system estimate that the incident which claimed three wanted Hamas militants in Jenin refugee camp entail no escalation in violence in the Occupied Territories.

Border Police commander, Major General Amos Jacob came at last to visit the injured fighter at the hospital, adding : "you have manifested courage , professionalism and determination in the unusual activity joins many others withheld terrorist organizations get what they want and have proven long arm of the security forces will achieve them. With Israel and many owe the entire unit and its fighters who risk their lives every day. "

Near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem there was a demonstration of 150 young Arabs protest the IDF operation in Jenin tonight. Several dozen began throwing stones at police. Demonstration was dispersed; six were detained due to disturbances. Stun grenades were used, no casualties were reported.

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