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On April 9, Israeli security forces raided the home of the Palestinian gunman behind a recent deadly Tel Aviv shooting attack in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin.
A gun battle broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen during the raid. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that the gunmen opened fire toward troops operating in Jenin and nearby villages.
Gunfire heard across Jenin Camp. #IDF currently appear to be conducting a raid/op. In day light again which is rare. pic.twitter.com/lCv7fI5MaW
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
Gunfire continuing in Jenin, #IDF reportedly arresting the family of Raad Hazem. pic.twitter.com/GwBTpWM51Y
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
Militant members continue to deploy through the alley ways in Jenin. pic.twitter.com/GrZrpdYAQ0
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
Additional footage of militant members deploying across Jenin. pic.twitter.com/m6kPJXSTme
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
Footage from earlier in the raid this morning shows a civilian driving out behind the #IDF armoured vehicles, gunfire exchange begins as the IDF vehicles move forward. pic.twitter.com/c2roK1FGHi
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
Surreal footage from Jenin this morning, militant in an active gunfire exchange with the #IDF as several civilians stand directly behind the militant recording with their phones. pic.twitter.com/UpwmZFLiQN
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) April 9, 2022
According to the Palestinian Authority Health Ministry, one Palestinian was killed and at least 13 others were wounded in the battle, including a 19-year-old female who was hit in her stomach.
The dead Palestinian was identified as Ahmed as-Saadi, a fighter of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad from the Jenin refugee camp. His M16 assault rifle was seized by IDF troops.
IDF troops raid Jenin home of terrorist who killed 3 in Tel Aviv: one Palestinian reportedly killed in clashes; soldiers sieze M16 rifle https://t.co/nsD3Q30cJ0 via @timesofisrael pic.twitter.com/5o1q2F6vVf
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 9, 2022
The raid was supposedly aimed to search the house of Tel Aviv shooter, Ra’ad Hazem, and map it out ahead of a potential demolition. Israel demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly attacks as a part of controversial policy.
Hazem killed three people and wounded several others in the crowded Dizengoff Street late on April 7 before being gunned down by the Israeli Police. The al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades has since claimed responsibility for the attack.
IDF publishes a video of troops operating at the Jenin home of the terrorist who killed three in Tel Aviv. His home was mapped out ahead of a potential demolition. pic.twitter.com/mBPepnFeQw
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 9, 2022
An injured Palestinian from the IDF raid in Jenin was brought to Haifa’s Rambam hospital in a military helicopter. They are listed in serious condition. pic.twitter.com/HRsLeV7aWA
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 9, 2022
During the raid, Israeli security forces arrested three Palestinian including a gunman who was seriously wounded in the clashes. The wounded gunman was evacuated by an IDF helicopter to the Rambam Medical Center in the northern Israeli city of Haifa for treatment.
“The IDF will continue to carry out counterterrorism activities and arrests whenever and wherever its fighters are required to, in order to prevent terrorist attacks and strengthen the security of the residents of the State of Israel,” the military said in a statement.
The Hamas Movement, the de-facto ruler of the Gaza Strip, praised the Palestinian gunmen who opened fire at Israeli troops in the Jenin refugee camp.
Following the deadly attack in Tel Aviv Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett granted “all security forces full freedom” of operations.
“There are not and will not be limits for this war,” Bennett said. “We are granting full freedom of action to the army, the Shin Bet [domestic security agency] and all security forces in order to defeat the terror.”
The situation remains tense in the West Bank. Despite this, Israel appears to be determined to step up its operations in the region. This will likely lead to more escalation, not only in the West Bank, but also in the Gaza Strip. The factions in Gaza will not likely tolerate Israel’s operations in the West Bank for too long.
