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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Gunman killed as IDF troops come under fire in West Bank
2015-11-18
[IsraelTimes] No casualties among troops; army says two other shooters locked away
Yez got nuttin' on me, coppers! Nuttin'!
in attack near Turmus Aya village


Paleostinian gunman opened fire on IDF troops near the West Bank village of Turmus Aya on Tuesday evening. The soldiers returned fire, and one of the gunnies was killed; there were no casualties among the troops.

The military said "shots were fired" at a patrol near the village, and that "forces responded with fire towards the attackers."

"One hit was confirmed and two suspects have been detained at the scene," the IDF said in a statement, with officials confirming the death of one assailant.
An Nahar adds:
Paleostinian security officials confirmed the man's death, noting he had been in a car.

Health ministry officials identified him as Mohammad Saleh, 24, of the village Arura, which is a short distance west of Turmus Ayya.
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