IDF launch search for Palestinian shooter

A Palestinian gunman fired shots toward Israeli security forces at the Gilboa (Jamale) crossing between the northern West Bank and Israel on Friday.

Defense Ministry security personal opened fire toward the gunman. The gunman fled the scene and his condition was unknown.

The IDF launched a search for the assailant.

There were no reports of Israeli injuries.

In early November, the Defense Ministry reopened the Gilboa Crossing north of Jenin, a day after it was shut following a series of Palestinian knife attacks.

In a joint decision by the Crossings Authority and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, authorities reoened the busy crossing after changing security arrangements in the area. The decision to reopen the crossing will be reevaluated on a daily basis, authorities said.

By Yaakov Lappin