Israeli security forces operating in the West Bank city of Jenin came under fire in the early hours of monody morning. No injuries were reported among the troops.
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Palestinian media reported that at least four terrorists were killed and three others were wounded in the clash.
According to available details, the incident took place as the Israeli troops were on a raid seeking to arrest a suspected terrorist who resides in the refugee camp in the city.
Jenin is a known hub of terrorist activity.
As the troops, comprising border policemen and the Border Police's counterterrorism unit, were approaching their destination, they came under heavy fire by what the IDF described as "a large number of terrorists."
The troops engaged, neutralizing the threat. The troops completed their mission and arrested the suspect, the military said.
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