(Updated Tuesday 10AM) A Border Police unit operating in the PLO-controlled village of Tubas last night, killed senior Hamas terrorist Assam Sawafte. Sawafte was responsible for dispatching several suicide bombers in the last few months. The police Surrounded Sawafte's home in an attempt to arrest him, but when he resisted the police were forced to kill him.
IDF troops continue to operate in the PLO-controlled town of Jenin in search of Arab terror suspects. A total of 60 wanted Arabs have been taken into custody since Friday. In addition, troops have discovered several bomb-making laboratories. At least one explosives belt ready-for-use was found and dismantled.
In Gaza last night, Arabs fired two mortar shells at Gush Katif communities. One of the shells slammed into an apartment building causing damage but no injuries.
IDF troops continue to operate in the PLO-controlled town of Jenin in search of Arab terror suspects. A total of 60 wanted Arabs have been taken into custody since Friday. In addition, troops have discovered several bomb-making laboratories. At least one explosives belt ready-for-use was found and dismantled.
In Gaza last night, Arabs fired two mortar shells at Gush Katif communities. One of the shells slammed into an apartment building causing damage but no injuries.