[EARLIER REPORTS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE]
UPDATE 18:01: According to an Israel Police Twitter message update, security forces were confronted by violence in the PA village of el-Eidah next to Kever Rochel. An improvised explosive device and firebombs were hurled at security forces. They responded with anti-riot gear. Two security forces were injured, now reported in light-to-moderate condition.
UPDATE 17:35: Ichud Hatzalah reports the soldier was struck in his head with a stone. He is being stabilized at the scene for transport to a Jerusalem trauma center.
17:26 IL: An IDF soldier is reportedly in serious condition after being attack at the Kever Rochel complex or possibly the checkpoint adjacent to it. Preliminary information is sketchy but it appears his injuries are the result of being hit with stones.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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He was lightly Injured I’m a medic in the mda
Refuah Shelemah & Besotot Tovot.
Shoot to kill and these will be one off occurrences instead of daily skirmishers that aren’t even “newsworthy “