INN reports that Israeli forces clashed with Arab terrorists and rioters during a security sweep of Judea and Samaria overnight, with IDF forces eliminating one terrorist, wounding at least seven more, and taking a number of wanted terror suspects into custody.

IDF soldiers apprehended three wanted suspects in the towns of Zababdeh, Rumana and Nur Shams, an IDF spokesperson said.

During the activity in the town of Nur Shams, suspects burned tires and fired fireworks and fired shots at the soldiers, who responded with live fire.

In addition, the forces located and confiscated a handgun. The soldiers apprehended six additional wanted suspects in the towns of Beitunia, Qaryut and Bayt Surik.

During the activity in the city of Bethlehem, the forces located and confiscated an M-16 rifle, an Airsoft gun, magazines, ammunition and other additional weapons.

One rioter was wounded during clashes in Bethlehem and the neighboring town of Beit Jala, the Palestinian Authority media outlet WAFA reported, while one suspect was arrested.

The soldiers apprehended three suspects in the Aqabat Jabr camp and in the town of Tamun.

During the activity in the Aqabat Jabr camp, armed suspects fired at the soldiers, who responded with live fire. Hits were identified, the IDF reported. One of the weapons used by the suspects to fire at the soldiers was located and confiscated.

According to the Palestinian Authority health ministry, a 17-year-old terrorist, Jibril Muhammad al-Lada'a, was killed after being shot during the clashes. Six others were wounded.

The forces apprehended eight wanted suspects in the towns of Biddya, Al-Eizariya and the city of Hebron.

The wanted suspects were transferred to security forces for further questioning, no IDF injuries were reported.

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