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Israel Police: Motorcyclists from the Border Police's Tactical Division opened fire at a suspect who attacked a fighter during an arrest following a pursuit a short time ago.

Border Police Tactical Division motorcyclists opened fire on a suspect who attacked a fighter during an arrest after a dangerous pursuit on Highway 65.

Official statementIsrael Police

During the operation, the fighters noticed a suspicious vehicle traveling on Highway 65 and called for the driver to stop. The suspect did not respond to their calls and began to flee from the forces, driving in a manner that endangered other road users. The fighters initiated a pursuit of the vehicle With the assistance of police officers from the Umm al-Fahm station, which ended in the city. During his arrest, the suspect behaved in a manner that aroused the fighters’ suspicion while he was in his vehicle. As one of the fighters approached the vehicle, the suspect exited his vehicle, lunged at the fighter, and began to attack him. The fighter, feeling his life was in danger, opened fire at the suspect and hit him. The suspect was evacuated for medical treatment by medical personnel.