Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Security forces kill gunman at checkpoint near Nablus November 4

Event

A Palestinian fired at Israeli soldiers manning a roadside security checkpoint near Nablus in the West Bank on Monday, November 4. The soldiers returned fire, killing the assailant. No Israeli casualties were reported in the incident. The attacker was reportedly a security officer for the Preventive Security Service; however, the motive for the attack remains unclear.

Security operations are likely in the area following the incident. Further similar attacks are possible in the region over the near 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.

Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.