Israeli special forces apprehended Mahmoud al-Bana, a high-priority target in Judea and Samaria, during an operation in Shechem on Tuesday.
Al-Bana, who was once a prominent figure in the “Lions’ Den” terror group, had previously turned himself over to the Palestinian Authority, which later released him from custody.
As reported by Galai Tzahal (IDF Radio), Israeli security officials stated that when troops attempted to detain al-Bana, he made an effort to flee. In response, the soldiers shot at his legs, injuring him and allowing for his immediate capture.
Footage shared on Arab social media platforms shows that the mission was executed by undercover operatives posing as Palestinian civilians. The team used a vehicle marked as belonging to the Palestinian Authority, enabling them to take al-Bana by surprise and swiftly detain him.
{Matzav.com Israel}