GAZA, May 9, 2007, (WAFA)-An old man was wounded on Wednesday when Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire in the neighbourhood of AL-Mintar crossing, east of the Gaza Strip, medical sources said.

They told WAFA that Mohammed Hajjaj was hit with live bullet in the leg and was taken to al-Shifa hospital. His condition is reported to be moderate.

M.H.(12:30 P)(09:30 GMT)