An IDF force of the Nachshon unit operating in the West Bank early Tuesday killed 24-year-old Sabat Iada, the head of Hamas’ military wing in Tul Karm.

One soldier was lightly wounded from shrapnel and was evacuated to the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba for treatment.

Hamas officials said their military wing will respond to the leader's killing, but Palestinian Authority sources estimate the organization will not act on its threat prior to the general elections, set to take place on January 25.

During the operation Monday night, the forces deployed around a building in which Iada, who was on the IDF's most wanted list, was staying. At one point Iada attempted to escape the house, and shot at the troops, who responded with fire...