IDF kills two terrorists involved in death of Capt. Alon Sacgiu during Jenin operation

IDF and ISA conducted counterterrorism operations in Jenin, eliminating terrorists involved in an ambush that killed Capt. Alon Sacgiu. Five terrorists were killed overall.

 Israeli forces take positions behind vehicles, during a military operation, in Qabatiya, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 13, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)
Israeli forces take positions behind vehicles, during a military operation, in Qabatiya, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 13, 2024
(photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)

IDF soldiers directed by Israel Security Authority (ISA) intelligence conducted counterterrorism operations in the Jenin area, the two organizations reported on Friday.

Following the incident in Jenin where in an ambush Captain Alon Sacgiu fell, and 16 others were wounded, both IDF and ISA began precise intelligence efforts to locate the terrorist cell responsible for the attack.

According to the report, on July 3rd, Israel Border Police eliminated the terrorist Nidal Amar. Amar took part in the explosive device used by the terrorists during the ambush.

 Capt. Alon Sacgui, 22, fell during a Jenin operation, June 27, 2024.  (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Capt. Alon Sacgui, 22, fell during a Jenin operation, June 27, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

During the counterterrorism operation, IDF soldiers engaged in exchanges of fire with terrorists and encircled a building where more terrorists had barricaded themselves.

Five terrorists eliminated

The soldiers eliminated Hemam Heshash and another terrorist, both of whom had participated in the attack that led to the death of Capt. Alon Sacgiu.

A pistol was also recovered from the scene.

Five terrorists, the two the IDF reported and three more, were killed in the fire exchange that occurred, according to Israeli media reports citing the Hamas affiliated Palestinian Health Ministry.

Additionally, IDF aircraft struck several armed terrorists in the area.

This is a developing story.