Israeli Group Enters Palestinian Territories Without Coordination, Violent Clash Ensues

Security sources reported that dozens of Israelis embarked on an uncoordinated trip into Areas A and B of the West Bank, entering the Palestinian village of Tal. A violent confrontation erupted between the group and dozens of Palestinians at the site. When security forces were dispatched to the scene, the clash escalated to gunfire. During the exchange, the weapon of a member of the readiness squad, Benyahu Malt, who was later killed, was seized. An Israeli special forces operative neutralized the assailant who opened fire.