Israeli helicopters attacked Palestinian targets in the West Bank. Several Palestinian injuries were reported in the rocket attacks on the town of Beit Jalla, the source of heavy shooting at the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo. The Israel Defense Force also targeted Fatah offices in Jericho, Hebron, Tulkarm and Salfit.
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