Posted on 06/16/2003 9:29:22 PM PDT by anotherview
Jun. 17, 2003
West Bank anti-terror operation nets 8 terrorists, IDF patrol attacked in Gaza
By JOEL LEYDEN
The Israel Defense Forces continued their anti-terror sweep throughout the West Bank last night capturing 8 Palestinians accused of terrorist activity, a military source told the Jerusalem Post.
Golani, Paratrooper and special forces arrested 3 men in Jenin, 2 in Nablus, 1 in Takilya, 1 in Tulkarm and 1 terrorist was captured and placed in custody in Bethlehem.
An IDF patrol came under automatic weapons fire this morning near the Egyptian-Gaza border. The Givati and reserve force returned fire, a military source said.
No casualities were reported among Israeli security forces in the West Bank or Gaza.
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