An IDF force was operating in the Tulkarem district on Monday night, checking vehicles in the area. Soldiers detected a vehicle which they felt was suspicious, a vehicle which they felt tried to hit soldiers operating in the area. A soldier fired at the vehicle.

The soldiers were engaged in vehicle inspections when a soldier detected the vehicle, which reportedly tried to strike the force. He fired at the vehicle and the person hit was a 34-year-old resident of Taibeh, and Israeli Arab with one Palestinian parent.

The victim was struck in his chest and the Red Crescent responded, later transferring to MDA and transporting the victim to Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikvah, listed in moderate condition.

An investigation has been launched.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)