Sgt. Chaim Bechar, 20, of Tel Aviv, was killed last night in a gun battle in the Balata camp near Shechem. Two other soldiers were lightly injured as well in the battle, which is still in progress. The large-scale IDF operation in Balata to find and arrest terrorists involved infantry, armored forces, and helicopters. Troops also entered the PA city of Jenin last night for the same purpose. Arab sources report that five PLO members were killed in the battles as well.
The woman suicide terrorist who attempted to kill policemen last night between Givat Ze\'ev and Modiin was from Balata. Three policemen were wounded in that incident, and two other Arabs who were in the car with the suicide terrorist were killed along with her.
Soldiers stationed near the Erez industrial area in southern Gush Katif were targeted by Palestinian gunfire yesterday evening; they returned fire… Arabs launched mortar shells at Gush Katif communities this morning… Soldiers stationed in the Givat HaDagan neighborhood of Efrat in Gush Etzion were fired upon last night… No one was hurt in these incidents…
Despite the continuing terrorism, GSS and IDF officials are meeting this morning for another consultation with PA Preventative Security leaders Dahlan and Rajoub.
The woman suicide terrorist who attempted to kill policemen last night between Givat Ze\'ev and Modiin was from Balata. Three policemen were wounded in that incident, and two other Arabs who were in the car with the suicide terrorist were killed along with her.
Soldiers stationed near the Erez industrial area in southern Gush Katif were targeted by Palestinian gunfire yesterday evening; they returned fire… Arabs launched mortar shells at Gush Katif communities this morning… Soldiers stationed in the Givat HaDagan neighborhood of Efrat in Gush Etzion were fired upon last night… No one was hurt in these incidents…
Despite the continuing terrorism, GSS and IDF officials are meeting this morning for another consultation with PA Preventative Security leaders Dahlan and Rajoub.