A 17-year-old Arab was seriously wounded and an Arab woman sustained light injuries when IDF officers opened fire near near Meoras Hamachpela earlier today.

According to multiple media reports, the teen arrived at an IDF post carrying a toy gun and a firecracker. After setting off the metal detector, the boy apparently pulled out the gun and lit the firecracker.

Border Guard officers patrolling the area mistook the small explosion for gunfire and began chasing the teen, who by then had managed to cross over to the Palestinian side. During the chase they fired several shots and hit the Palestinians.

(Source: Ynet)