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IDF troops accompanied by ISA (Israel Security Agency/Shin Bet) agents, and border police continued operating in PA (Palestinian Authority) villages in the IDF’s Ephraim district during the night as the manhunt continues for the terrorist who perpetrated the Ariel Junction attack him on Sunday morning, which claimed the lives of 19-year-old IDF Lt. Gal Keidan HY”D, and Yishuv Eli resident Rabbi Achiad Ettinger HY”D. Another Israeli was fighting for his life.

The forces involved in the manhunt have already begun mapping out the home that the terrorist lived in ahead of demolishing it. Extensive searches were carried out in numerous PA villages. Simultaneously the intelligence community is working overtime to gather information towards learning of the whereabouts of the terrorist remains at large.

During the operation, eight suspects were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in acts of terror and/or violent confrontations with Israeli security forces.

It is reported that during these operations forces came under attack in the village of Jenin with two pipe bombs were hurled at them. B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries.

It was announced on Monday that a beis medrash has been established at the site of the first attack, Ariel Junction and mincha will be at 5:15PM followed by maariv at 6:15PM. Shachris took place on Tuesday morning at 7:30AM.

Limud Torah will take place during the day.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)