<p>The Lions’ Den armed group held a large rally in the Old City of Nablus on Friday, signaling the return of the militia after several of its leaders and members were&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-720958" _mce_href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-720958" target="_blank">killed and arrested by the Israeli security forces</a>&nbsp;in October.</p> <p>The rally, attended by dozens of masked gunmen, was the first of its kind in many weeks. Residents of the Old City of Nablus said 50-70 gunmen took part in the rally.</p> <p>The group called on its men to remain ready for fighting Israel. “The enemy understands only the language of blood and bullets,” it said in a statement.</p> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-721406" _mce_href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-721406" target="_blank">reappearance of the Lions’ Den</a>&nbsp;came despite attempts by the IDF and the Palestinian Authority to eliminate the group.</p>