Two Palestinians were killed in armed clashes with Israeli forces in Kabatiya near Jenin in the northern West Bank early Wednesday morning, according to Palestinian reports.
Palestinian factions in the town claimed that they threw explosive devices during the clashes. The local branch of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's al-Quds Brigades was reportedly taking part in the clashes as well. The two Palestinians who were killed were shot by Israeli forces after they fired on the forces from a nearby car. An M-16 and a handgun were found in the vehicle.
Israeli forces additionally reportedly raided the towns of Beita, Aqabat Jaber, Tubas, Tulkarm, Tarqumiya and Osrin, arresting 19 Palestinians in total.
In Tubas, armed clashes broke out between Palestinians and Israeli forces.
In Osrin, four Palestinians were arrested by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian reports.
In Aqabat Jaber, one Palestinian was reportedly arrested.
The deaths and arrests come amid heightened tensions in the region after the IDF killed senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning.