Israeli forces returned fire after the terrorist fired on them from his vehicle, killing him; no Israeli casualties reported.
By JNS
Israeli forces thwarted an attempted drive-by shooting attack in Nablus on Wednesday, the Israeli military said in a statement.
According to the IDF, after approaching the outpost in a vehicle from the direction of the city, the assailant opened fire on the soldiers with a handgun. The soldiers returned fire, killing the terrorist.
No Israeli casualties were reported.
Our troops thwarted a shooting attack near the city of Nablus this morning. An assailant fired at IDF soldiers at a military post as he drove out of the city.
We responded with fire and neutralized the assailant.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 4, 2020
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