Israeli security forces arrested a wanted individual in Ramallah who is suspected of carrying out multiple shooting attacks against civilians and security forces, the Israel Police said on Thursday.
The operation was carried out by the Gideonim unit of Lahav 443 in conjunction with the IDF and the Shin Bet.
The operation took place in broad daylight at the wholesale market, where the suspect was located, the police stated. Police added that the suspect resisted arrest and was shot in the leg before being subdued. He received initial medical treatment and was taken into custody.
There were no casualties amongst the security forces during the operation.
The video provided by the Israeli police shows security forces identifying the suspect in the market, subduing him, and taking him away.
Israeli security forces prevent terror attack, arrest two in Ramallah
In an August operation in the al-Am’ari refugee camp, also in the Ramallah area, Lahav 433, operating with the IDF Binyamin Regional Brigade on intelligence provided by the Shin Bet, arrested two terrorists planning an armed terror attack and the establishment of a new, local terror cell.
Both suspects were released from "security imprisonment" and were believed to be carrying multiple firearms.
Following their arrest, the two were transferred to the Shin Bet for further investigation.