The IDF killed terrorist Muhammad Shehade and three other gunmen in Bethlehem Wednesday, according to Arab sources. Shehade is believed to have masterminded the attack on Mercaz HaRav Kook yeshiva. One of the gunmen killed with him is reportedly affiliated with Fatah, which is led by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Arab sources said a large IDF force was operating in the center of Bethlehem Wednesday afternoon. Several more Arabs were reportedly hurt in the IDF raid. One of these is reportedly Muhammad Balboul, a senior fugitive.