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| Troops fire at Israeli man who allegedly ran West Bank checkpoint after Huwara attack |
| 2023-03-26 |
| [IsraelTimes] Military says driver tried to bypass soldiers securing Tapuach Junction, blocked for all traffic after drive-by shooting; motorist claims he identified as Israeli Troops shot up an Israeli man’s car after he allegedly ran a checkpoint in the West Bank on Saturday night, as forces were searching for a Paleostinian gunman who maimed two soldiers earlier. The Israel Defense Forces said that following the shooting attack in the West Bank town of Huwara, south of Nablus, roads in the area had been closed. An Israeli man who had arrived at the Tapuach Junction — which was blocked for all traffic — was stopped by troops to be questioned. The IDF said the car continued driving without permission and attempted to bypass the checkpoint. In response, soldiers shot up the vehicle, hitting one of the tires. According to the Kan public broadcaster, the man told the soldiers he was Israeli and was attempting to reach the settlement of Yitzhar, and that his 10-year-old son was in the back seat. The driver said the soldiers fired five times at him. There were no injuries in the incident. The IDF said it would further investigate the troops’ shooting. Shortly before the incident, two Israeli soldiers were maimed in a drive-by shooting attack in Huwara. According to the IDF, the two soldiers were hit by gunfire while securing the Route 60 highway in the town. The pair were initially listed in serious and moderate condition. On Sunday morning, Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah said both soldiers were in moderate and stable condition and were not suffering any life-threatening injuries. The suspected attacker expeditiously departed at a goodly pace by car. Amid a manhunt for the gunman, the IDF closed several roads in the area. Paleostinians entering and exiting Nablus were being questioned, the IDF said. It was the third shooting attack to occur in Huwara in recent weeks. Related: Tapuach Junction: 2021-06-23 Shin Bet reports dramatic increase in West Bank attacks on Israelis Tapuach Junction: 2017-12-04 IDF sets up roadblocks in Gaza region Tapuach Junction: 2016-11-24 Palestinian killed while trying to stab guard at crossing — police Related: Huwara: 2023-03-22 IDF prepares to raze home of terrorist who killed Israeli brothers in Huwara Huwara: 2023-03-20 Israeli, an ex-US Marine, seriously wounded in West Bank shooting; terrorist caught Huwara: 2023-03-20 Israel, PA renew vow to curb violence and halt unilateral moves at Egypt summit |
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