Israel Police revealed video of Wednesday’s operation, displaying tons of of officers storming the Suafat refugee camp and utilizing energy instruments to destroy the concrete former dwelling of Tamimi.

Authorities mentioned two officers had been injured within the operation when masked terrorists lobbed pipe bombs at them and an armed man was killed after pointing what was believed to be a weapon at safety forces.

It was later decided that the suspect was a minor, recognized by the Palestinian well being ministry as 17-year-old Mohammed Ali, and the weapon was an imitation.

“After forces in the field provided initial first aid the suspect was determined deceased,” Israel Police mentioned in a statement. “During EOD inspection of the weapon, which was in the hands of the suspect, the weapon was determined to be an imitation firearm.”

Officers additionally had molotov cocktails and rocks hurled at them and “responded accordingly,” police mentioned.

Israel Police mentioned 300 safety forces personnel, comprised of Israel Defense Forces troopers and border guard and law enforcement officials, participated within the operation.

“This activity also conveys an important and significant message to anyone who thinks in their hearts to carry out a terrorist attack in the future,” Jerusalem District Police Commander Doron Turgeman mentioned in a statement. “We are committed to continuing to act on all levels and with all the tools at our disposal, for a determined and uncompromising fight against terrorists and terrorism for the safety of the citizens of Israel.”

Lazar, an 18-year-old resident of Bat Hefer, was killed final yr whereas working a checkpoint close to the Suafat refugee camp.

Officials mentioned a terrorist had opened hearth on the checkpoint at shut vary, hitting Lazar. A civilian guard was critically injured.

Tamimi, a Palestinian, was killed practically two weeks later whereas conducting one other capturing close to a West Bank settlement on Oct. 19.

As a part of its coverage, Israel recurrently demolishes the properties of Palestinians accused of conducting terrorist assaults, in keeping with The Times of Israel.