Israeli brigade commander lightly injured by bomb during West Bank operation

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) says the commander of a West Bank regional brigade in charge of Jenin and Tulkarem was lightly injured this evening after a bomb exploded beside his vehicle during a military operation in Tulkarem, Report informs via The Times of Israel.

Menashe Brigade Commander Col. Ayub Kayuf was taken to a hospital for treatment. He was initially listed in moderate condition, but the army later said his injury was mild.

No others were hurt by the blast.