As per Israeli police, a Palestinian assailant approached the Qalandiya checkpoint outside Jerusalem and opened fire on Israeli troops stationed there. The gunman, armed with an M16 rifle, was shot and killed by Israeli security forces.

Palestinian gunman opens fire at military checkpoint, killed by Israeli security officers

While no one claimed the attack, an Afghan official blamed the attack on the Taliban

Afghanistan: Insurgents attack checkpoint, kill 11

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