Two Palestinian terrorists killed in shootout near Jenin early Wednesday

An Israeli army officer was killed when a gunfight erupted between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen near Jenin early Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed.

Major Bar Pelach, deputy patrol commander of the Nahal Brigade, was identified by the IDF as the soldier killed. The 30-year-old officer was from Netanya.

“Sadly last night we lost a Major in the IDF, operating against Palestinian terrorists with commanders in the front. I convey my deepest, deepest condolences to the family and his girlfriend, we will embrace them and hug them," IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said.... Read More: i24