Clashes broke out this evening between Arab terrorists and Israeli security forces in the city of Nablus. This comes as a caravan of religious Israelis visited Joseph’s Tomb in the area.
Wassim Kalifa, an 18-year-old Arab from the Balata refugee camp, was killed by IDF forces after firing at an Israeli jeep, thankfully no IDF soldiers were injured.
Join the JBN+ WhatsApp GroupPalestinian medical authorities claim that at least 35 Arabs were wounded by gunfire, rubber bullets, and tear gas after mobs attempting to attack the Israeli forces.
HAPPENING NOW: IDF troops are securing the visit of Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. According to Palestinian media reports, gunfire is heard in the area, amid clashes. pic.twitter.com/3q7gei1a3O
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As the Israeli caravan left the complex where Joseph’s Tomb is located a group of terrorists fired at an armored bus carrying civilians, the bullet was stopped by the armored bus windows — IDF forces are searching for the suspect.
The IDF did not comment on the clashes, but confirmed in a statement that troops were securing a coordinated pilgrimage.
The fighting broke out as a convoy of Jewish worshippers and IDF soldiers entered the city for a monthly visit to the tomb of Joseph where they met with resistance from locals.
NON-STOP GUNFIRE: Arab terrorists open fire at IDF troops securing a Jewish visit to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus. pic.twitter.com/T8uUWCx4eY
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