Troops neutralize three terrorists who fire from a passing vehicle, in an attack that comes shortly after IDF announces easing restrictions on the West Bank city following a crackdown on the Lion's Den terror group.
Iyad Nablusi is the brother of Ibrahim Nablusi, who headed the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades before being eliminated in an IDF counter-terrorism operation in early September.
Lion's Den is responsible for several attacks in Israel, including the recent drive-by shooting of IDF soldier Ido Baruch. Leader Wadie Houh is killed in the shootout.
Tamer Kilani, a wanted terrorist involved in the recent spate of attacks in northern Samaria, was "assassinated" after motorcycle exploded early Sunday.
Three others were injured in the clashes and one arrested, according to reports.
The suspects, all residents of Shuafat and Anata, are relatives and acquaintances of Uday Tamimi, who carried out a deadly terror attack on Oct. 8, killing Sgt. Noa Lazar.
Israeli forces conduct a daytime raid in the West Bank city as the military continues its counterterrorism campaign. According to local reports, two Palestinians were killed in the clashes.
Attack occurs early Monday morning as forces are conducting a raid near a refugee camp outside Ramallah.
An Israeli military spokesman said troops were in the vicinity at the time to search for Palestinians suspected of fleeing into the village after having thrown rocks at motorists.
IDF forces operate in the city to apprehend Abed al-Rahman Hazem for involvement in shooting attacks. His brother killed three Israelis and injured a dozen others at a Tel Aviv bar in April.
