(IP)- Israeli forces shot dead three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank who the army alleged were on their way to carry out an attack.

Iran PressMiddle East: Soldiers opened fire on Sunday at a vehicle and killed three passengers, an army statement said.

“A short time ago, a vehicle carrying a squad of terrorists from the Jenin refugee camp was identified while on its way to carry out an attack,” it said.

According to the Quds News Network, the vehicle was hit with over 100 bullets.

The dead included Naif Abu Tsuik, 26, who the army said was a “leading military operative” from the Jenin refugee camp.

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