Israeli forces shoot Palestinian in alleged car attack

NABLUS, Palestine

Israeli forces shot and injured a Palestinian man in an alleged car-ramming attempt in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, according to the Israeli military.

In a statement, the army said the Palestinian man had attempted to run over a group of settlers and soldiers at a bus stop near the city of Nablus.

“Israeli security personnel present at the scene opened fire and neutralized him,” the statement said

No injuries were reported.

Israeli media said the Palestinian was moderately injured and evacuated to hospital for treatment, while three settlers were treated from shock.