Special forces kill four terrorists in Nablus operation

A source told Kan that the terrorists killed in Nablus were preparing to carry out a terrorist attack against Israelis.

Police said forces made an arrest in Nablus in broad daylight. April 25, 2024. (Illustrative). (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Police said forces made an arrest in Nablus in broad daylight. April 25, 2024. (Illustrative).
(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Special forces killed four terrorists in a vehicle during an operation in Nablus in the West Bank, the Israel Police confirmed in a statement on Wednesday evening. 

They were seen armed moments before they were killed, footage published by Army Radio showed.

Commander of the Balata Battalion of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade (which is aligned with Fatah) Issam a-Salaj was eliminated in the operation, the Israel Police stated. 

A source told Kan that the terrorists killed in Nablus were a squad of terrorists from the Balata Camp that were preparing to carry out an attack against Israelis, which was later confirmed by the Israel Police. 

Riots in Nablus

Riots broke out on Wednesday afternoon, during which the IDF killed four terrorists following intelligence provided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Maariv reported. 

 People gather around a vehicle with bullet holes, after Israeli police says forces killed Palestinian terrorists, in Nablus, West Bank. October 9, 2024.  (credit: RANEEN SAWAFTA/REUTERS)
People gather around a vehicle with bullet holes, after Israeli police says forces killed Palestinian terrorists, in Nablus, West Bank. October 9, 2024. (credit: RANEEN SAWAFTA/REUTERS)

The Israel Police confirmed that the operation was coordinated with the IDF, Border Police, and Yamam soldiers. 

This is a developing story.