The IDF and ISA eliminated the head of a terror group in Qabatiya, alongside six additional terrorists, in a northern Samaria counterterror operation.
Soldiers from the IDF's Duvdevan unit on Thursday eliminated four terrorists in shootouts during clashes in Qabatiya, near Jenin.
Among the terrorists eliminated was Shadi Zakarana, head of a Qabatiya terror group, who directed and carried out terror attacks throughout northern Samaria.
The forces confiscated three firearms, as well as additional weapons which were found on the eliminated terrorists.
In addition, a number of armed terrorists were identified as they fired towards Israeli forces operating in the area. Guided by the ISA and the forces on the ground, IAF aircraft struck the vehicle in which the terrorists were traveling, eliminating three of them.
The terrorists' vehicle also contained weapons and explosives, which set off a secondary blast. During the operation, the Israeli forces arrested seven suspects wanted for terror activities.