Palestinians surrender near Ramallah

Some 200 Palestinians who were holed up in the offices of West Bank Preventive Security Service chief Jibril Rajoub in Beitunya, west of Ramallah, surrendered to Israeli defence force troops this afternoon, according to reports.

Security forces are believed to be checking them to determine whether any are wanted terrorist suspects.

Authorities estimate another 200 Palestinians are still hiding in Rajoub's office complex.

Meanwhile, mortar fire was directed from southern Lebanon at IDF positions on Mount Dov today. There were no casualties.