Early this morning IDF forces backed by tanks and helicopter gunships entered the PLO-controlled sections of the town of Hevron. The troops are in pursuit of wanted terrorists including those Arabs involved in the attack on the community of Adora on Saturday that left four Israelis dead, including 5-year-old Daniella Shefi.
PLO sources report that the troops have killed seven Arabs and another ten have been wounded. Israel radio reports that a member of Yasser Arafat’s Force 17 guard was among those killed. In addition soldiers have found bomb-making material in a building that also housed wanted terrorists.
Hevron, along with Jerico are the only two cities inside of Judea and Samaria that were not included in Israel’s recent Operation Defensive Shield. Israel says that it will only remain in Hevron for a limited time, until current anti-terror objectives are met.
PLO sources report that the troops have killed seven Arabs and another ten have been wounded. Israel radio reports that a member of Yasser Arafat’s Force 17 guard was among those killed. In addition soldiers have found bomb-making material in a building that also housed wanted terrorists.
Hevron, along with Jerico are the only two cities inside of Judea and Samaria that were not included in Israel’s recent Operation Defensive Shield. Israel says that it will only remain in Hevron for a limited time, until current anti-terror objectives are met.