Tension in Samaria: firefight between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian terrorists

Soldiers of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) escorting a bus with hikers in the area of ​​the Tel Dotan archaeological site in Samaria (northern West Bank) they opened fire on two terrorists when they heard a gust of gunfire and realized that they were being attacked.

The army spokesman announced that no Israeli casualties had been recorded.

One of the terrorists was injured during the exchange of gunfire and was arrested. The second one ran away.

Troops rake the area in search of the second suspect.

"A few minutes ago, the shooting took place in the Tel Dotan area, southwest of Jenin." IDF soldiers opened fire on one of the suspects and arrested him. A Palestinian was injured in the incident. no injuries were reported among the IDF. Troops check the area for the other suspect", says the statement of the military spokesman.