Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants, Mohammed Nazzal and Katiba al-Shalabi, who were responsible for a deadly bus attack in the West Bank earlier this month. The militants exchanged fire with Israeli troops in the village of Burqin before being killed, and an Israeli soldier was moderately wounded. Both Islamic Jihad and Hamas claimed ties to the militants and praised the bus attack.
In related news, talks between the U.S. and Israel are ongoing regarding Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, with a ceasefire deadline approaching. Additionally, Al Jazeera reported that the Palestinian Authority arrested one of its reporters, while Israel and the Palestinian Authority banned the network last year for alleged biases and connections to Hamas.
Lastly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit U.S. President Donald Trump soon to discuss ongoing issues, including the ceasefire with Hamas and hostages taken during a prior attack.
