An Israel Defense Forces officer was lightly wounded by Palestinian fire early Monday morning, during an arrest raid in the West Bank city of Nablus.

He received initial medical treatment at the scene and was then transferred to a hospital in Israel.

Three wanted Palestinians were taken into custody during the operation. Five others were arrested overnight Monday in separate West Bank raids.

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An explosive device targeted IDF troops in Jenin. None of the soldiers were wounded.

Also Monday, the Israel Air Force targeted a Palestinian rocket crew in northern Gaza that according to the IDF had just fired two rockets in the direction of Israel and was preparing to fire a third.

According to Israel Radio, a Qassam rocket hit the western Negev town of Sderot on Monday, causing no damage or injuries.