Three Palestinians killed as police thwart terrorism in Jerusalem area

Three Palestinians were killed and three others were injured in two separate incidents of terrorist activity and rioting in the Jerusalem area on Tuesday evening, according to Israel Police and medics.

In the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat, violent riots broke out on Tuesday evening, Israel Police said.

During the riots, suspects threw Molotov cocktails and launched fireworks toward security forces, whose presence has been reinforced in the area following rioting in the area on Monday evening, according to the police. 

During the riots on Tuesday evening, a 12-year-old suspect who endangered the forces by firing fireworks at them was shot by a Border Police officer.

The suspect was subsequently arrested and evacuated for further medical treatment, police added. The riot was dispersed, and no injuries were reported to the forces, the police concluded. 

Teen dies from wounds 

Later on Tuesday, the 12-year-old died from his wounds, according to police. 

"We strongly condemn the exploitation of Ramadan by lawbreakers, rioters, and violent disruptors who attempt to harm security forces or civilians," said Israel Police.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote in a post on X, "I back the fighters who shot at a terrorist who endangered their lives! Any terrorist who tries to harm the security forces is playing with fire!"

מגבה את לוחמי מג״ב שירו לעבר מחבל שסיכן את חייהם! כל מחבל שינסה לפגוע בכוחות הביטחון - דמו בראשו!

— איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) March 12, 2024

Border Police thwart terrorists throwing Molotov cocktails at drivers

Later in the evening, the Border Police said they thwarted five terrorists who were trying to throw Molotov cocktails at vehicles driving between Ramot and Givat Ze'ev on Road 436.

The terrorists threw Molotov cocktails at the road on Monday night, so Israeli forces conducted a covert operation along the road on Tuesday night, catching the terrorists in the act. Border Police officers opened fire at the terrorists, apprehending them and transferring them for medical treatment.

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that two Palestinians were killed and another three were injured in the incident.

Later in the night, Israeli forces clashed with the Muslims in Jenin as Israeli forces entered the city to combat terrorism. At least two deaths were reported in the exchange of fire, according to Palestinian reports.