NABLUS, January 23, 2018 (WAFA) – Israeli forces Tuesday shot and injured two Palestinian youths after they allegedly attempted to carry out a stabbing attack at Za’atara military checkpoint, south of Nablus, said medical and security sources.
Sources told WAFA Israeli forces stationed at the checkpoint opened fire at two youths after they allegedly attempted to stab soldiers injuring both in their lower limbs. One was believed to be moderately injured and the second light.
Soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics from reaching the scene, leaving both youths bleeding on the ground until they were taken away by Israeli ambulance.
No Israeli soldiers were injured in the alleged stabbing attempt.
Israeli forces closed the checkpoint in the aftermath of the alleged stabbing attempt, blocking traffic in the area.
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