IDF forces withdrew from the PA-controlled city of Ramallah last night, but are stationed outside the city in an encircling deployment. Israeli forces remain in Area A only in Tul Karem and around Jenin, but they too are scheduled for withdrawal in the coming days. During the IDF\'s 18-day stay in Ramallah, the forces killed and arrested a number of wanted terrorists.
Terrorist attacks continued in Gaza, including a mortar shell at a Jewish community in northern Gaza and two grenades at an IDF outpost near N\'vei Dekalim. Two more mortar shells at Gush Katif community early this afternoon. Damage was caused, and an exchange of fire followed.
IDF soldiers today killed the Arab who brutally murdered Dov Dribben at the Maon Farm, south of Hevron, in April 1998. Dribben was attacked by some 8-10 Arabs. The undercover unit attempted to arrest the murderer this afternoon, but when he pulled out a gun and attempted to resist, they shot him; he died of his wounds shortly thereafter.
Terrorist attacks continued in Gaza, including a mortar shell at a Jewish community in northern Gaza and two grenades at an IDF outpost near N\'vei Dekalim. Two more mortar shells at Gush Katif community early this afternoon. Damage was caused, and an exchange of fire followed.
IDF soldiers today killed the Arab who brutally murdered Dov Dribben at the Maon Farm, south of Hevron, in April 1998. Dribben was attacked by some 8-10 Arabs. The undercover unit attempted to arrest the murderer this afternoon, but when he pulled out a gun and attempted to resist, they shot him; he died of his wounds shortly thereafter.