Videos of heavy combat with a Red Crescent ambulance caught in the crossfire between IDF soldiers and Palestinian gunmen circulated on social media on Friday morning, with one doctor reported killed and at least two medics injured.
A defense official told Israeli media that the doctor was seemingly shot by Palestinian fire. Palestinian media identified the doctor as Dr. Abdullah Abu A-Tin, said Army Radio. A Fatah official said that the doctor had died fighting alongside "resistance fighters."
The videos show multiple engagements between the combatants, who appear to be shooting at one another down an alley, with an ambulance in the middle of the road on the Palestinian battlefront. At least three carbine-carrying Palestinians can be seen on their end of the alley.
<br><br>Gunfight in Jenin
The timeline of the events is still unclear. A video shared by Haaretz's Jack Khoury showed the ambulance arriving at the scene of the gun battle. A medic can be seen attempting to enter the alley before being forced back by gunfire.
Footage also surfaced of the IDF side of the engagement, as IDF troops fire down an alley, and fall back under heavy gunfire.
Other reported casualties
The second Palestinian killed in the clashes was identified as Mateen Dabaya, who Hamas claimed as one of its operatives. At least six other Palestinians were injured amid the shooting. Another Hamas operative was reportedly arrested.
This is a developing story.