Palestinians fire on Israeli patrol jeep; IDF retaliates with artillery
IDF tank fires towards origin of attack, after military reconnaissance vehicle hit by gunfire while patrolling Gaza security barrier.
Last month, Ynet revealed that soldiers serving in the Gaza sector have expressed concerns over the border patrols they conduct with unarmored vehicles – leaving them open to machine gun fire, sniper fire, and anti-tank fire.
The IDF claimed the jeeps do not patrol along the security barrier, but testimonies from combat troops present a different picture.
Last week, the Palestinian Health Ministry said IDF forces shot dead a Palestinian in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, the first such fatality since a 50-day Gaza war ended in August.
Official Gazan sources said a 32-year-old Palestinian was killed by IDF fire east of Jabalia close to the security barrier with Israel. He was evacuated to a hospital in the northern Strip where he succumbed to his wounds. The circumstances behind the shooting were unclear.
The IDF said two Palestinian suspects approached the security barrier, and soldiers asked them to maintain distance. After the IDF force fired in the air and the Palestinians continued approaching, they shot towards the legs of one of the suspects – a hit was identified. The second Palestinian then fled.
