29 Oct 2020 | 11:58 PM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Clashes reported near Jenin (West Bank) October 29
Clashes between Palestinians and IDF reported near Jenin (West Bank) on October 29; further clashes likely
Event
Armed Palestinians reportedly opened fire on an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) checkpoint north of the West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday, October 29. Following an IDF search operation, a gunfight was reported in Nazareth Street (Route 60) in Jenin, with three Palestinians shot and injured. No injuries were reported amongst Israeli forces.
A heightened Israeli security presence is likely in the vicinity of Jenin over the near term, with a disruption to transportation to be expected. Further attacks on Israeli targets in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) should be anticipated over the long term.
Advice
Those in the West Bank are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
