The Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, Fatah’s armed wing, claimed Monday afternoon they had kidnapped a Border Guard officer in the West Bank.

An announcement published by the group claimed the abduction was carried out in the Judea and Samaria area and to prove the claim, the announcement included the name of the officer allegedly kidnapped.

The IDF responded that the name was not recognized, but added they were investigating the claims.

Monday morning, and IDF soldier was killed when an explosive device detonated in Nablus.
ynetnews.com

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