IDF forces kill terrorist during riots in northern Jerusalem, Arab media reports

A Palestinian Arab terrorist was shot and killed and three wounded by the IDF on Monday night, according to reports.

By World Israel News Staff

A Palestinian Arab terrorist was shot and killed and three wounded by Israel Defense Forces during riots on Monday night in an Arab neighborhood of northern Jerusalem, according to Arab media reports.

The terrorist was identified as Mohammed Adwan, 23, from the Qalandia refugee camp.

The alleged incident happened as IDF and Israeli Border Police were conducting searches during which a violent riot broke out. Rioters threw stones and explosives at Israeli forces. Israeli soldiers responded with live fire, according to Arab reports.

Israel has not independently confirmed the event.

However, the IDF Spokesman’s Office did report that Israeli forces conducted a search in the village of Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, where a home-made Carlo-style submachine gun common to the Palestinian areas was found.

A Carlo-style weapon was found. (IDF)

Israeli forces also arrested 12 wanted individuals suspected of terrorist activities Judea and Samaria. The suspects were handed over for questioning to the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal intelligence service.

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