Israeli Defense Forces soldiers shot two Palestinians and arrested several others in the West Bank city of Hebron on Sunday after a group of Palestinians surrounded and allegedly attempted to attack the soldiers, according to Ynet, citing an IDF spokesperson.
IDF soldiers shoot two Palestinians, arrest others after confrontation in Hebron
Israeli Defense Forces soldiers shot two Palestinians and arrested several others in the West Bank city of Hebron on Sunday after a group of Palestinians surrounded and allegedly attempted to attack the soldiers, according to Ynet, citing an IDF spokesperson.
The IDF spokesperson, as cited by Ynet, said soldiers arrived at the scene following an altercation between Palestinians and Israeli settlers who were throwing stones at each other. Upon arrival, a group of Palestinians surrounded the soldiers and attempted to attack them, prompting the soldiers to open fire at two of the attackers.
The IDF said an investigation into the incident will be conducted, including whether there was an attempt to steal a weapon from one of the soldiers, according to Ynet.
The Palestinian Red Crescent, in a separate report by Ynet published earlier on Sunday, said it treated ten Palestinians injured in the incident, including two severely. The organization said it responded after receiving reports of an attack by Israeli settlers and that gunshots were heard in the area.
The Hebron confrontation followed several attacks against Israelis in the West Bank over the weekend, according to United Hatzalah, citing the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council Spokesperson. On Saturday, a shepherd was attacked by a group of approximately 30 masked Palestinians who also set up several roadblocks in the area. Earlier that same day, a bullet was found near a synagogue inside the Psagot settlement after residents heard gunshots.
- The source does not state the current condition of the two Palestinians who were shot.
- The source does not state how many individuals were arrested or identify them.
- The source does not provide an IDF or Israeli official response to the Palestinian Red Crescent's account that the organization was called following reports of an attack by Israeli settlers.
- The source does not state whether the IDF investigation has been formally opened or who will conduct it.
- The source does not identify the Israeli settlers involved in the initial stone-throwing altercation or state whether any action was taken against them.
- The source does not confirm the outcome or status of the Saturday shepherd attack or the bullet found near the Psagot synagogue.
Read the original at The Jerusalem Post