GAZA, January 9, 2007 (WAFA)-Israeli Occupation Forces(IOF) wounded Tuesday noon a young in the east of Gaza city, sources said.

They told WAFA that Samer al-Madhoon 17, was hit with live bullets in the knees, when Israeli soldiers, stationed at the cement wall in Beit Hanoun crossing, east Gaza, opened fire toward him.

Hospital sources reported that his condition is very serious.

M.H.(14:10 P)(12:10 GMT)