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One Palestinian killed as IDF uncovers, destroys explosives in Jenin

 
 Palestinian gunmen clash with Israeli troops during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the West Bank June 19, 2023.  (photo credit: RANEEN SAWAFTA/REUTERS)
Palestinian gunmen clash with Israeli troops during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the West Bank June 19, 2023.
(photo credit: RANEEN SAWAFTA/REUTERS)

Two individuals were arrested, and one was killed in an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and local gunmen. 

Israeli security forces entered Jenin on Thursday morning, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. 

The operation, a joint effort between the Border Police, IDF, and Shin Bet, was organized in order to arrest members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad stationed in Jenin. 

Two individuals were arrested, and one was killed in an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and local gunmen. 

Explosives, illegal weapons discovered in Jenin

Israeli forces also uncovered dozens of ready-made explosives and illegal weapons which were ultimately destroyed on site. 

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One IDF soldier was slightly injured by shrapnel during the forces' exit, and was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

 Explosives found by IDF in the Jenin refugee camp on August 17, 2023. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Explosives found by IDF in the Jenin refugee camp on August 17, 2023. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

This is a developing story.

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