Israeli forces arrest killers of Jewish woman, 28 others

 

HEBRON – Israel Defence Forces, IDF and Border Security Forces have apprehended two Palestinians suspected to have murdered Batsheva Nigri, a 40 year old Jewish woman in Hebron and 28 others.

They were arrested when when the IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in the border towns.

“During a joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police counterterrorism activity in the city of Hebron, “Yamam” police forces apprehended two Palestinians suspected of carrying out the shooting attack that occurred yesterday adjacent to Hebron, where Batsheva Nigri was killed and an additional Israeli civilian was injured.

“The weapon suspected of being used to carry out the attack was located and confiscated”, the IDF said.

The forces also operated in  the towns of Burqa, Bayt Dajan, Qarawat Bani Hassan, Bayt Furik, Bayt Kahil, Surif, Harmala, and the ‘Azza Camp and apprehended 13 terrorists.

The IDF said over twenty suspects were questioned, buildings were searched, and illegal vehicles were confiscated.

“During activity in the town of Azzun, explosive devices and Molotov cocktails were hurled at the forces, who responded with riot dispersal means.

” In the town of Abwein, violent riots were instigated which included Molotov cocktail and rock hurling and the blocking of routes. IDF soldiers responded with live fire, a hit was identified”, the IDF said.

The forces operated in the towns of Burqa, Bayt Dajan, Qarawat Bani Hassan, Bayt Furik, Bayt Kahil, Surif, Harmala, and the ‘Azza Camp and apprehended 13 wanted suspects.

“Furthermore, in the cities Qalqilya, Nablus, Ramallah, Tulkarm, and the towns of Silat al-Harithiya, Zababdeh, and Sa-Nur the forces apprehended 15 wanted suspects.

“During the activity in the town of Silat al-Harithiya, suspects hurled rocks and shots in the area were heard. The forces responded with riot dispersal means.

During the activity in the town of Zababdeh, explosive devices were hurled at the forces who responded with live fire, a hit was identified. In the city of Tulkarm, shots were fired at the forces, who responded with live fire.

The suspects and weapons were transferred to security forces for further processing. No IDF injuries were reported, the IDF said in a statement.