Title: Shooting in Israeli-Occupied West Bank Leaves Man Seriously Wounded and Two Girls Injured
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Jerusalem – An Israeli man was seriously injured and two girls were wounded in a shooting incident that took place in the Israeli-occupied southern West Bank, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli emergency services.
The shooting occurred at the Tekoa Junction, south of Bethlehem, when shots were fired from a moving vehicle, targeting the victims. The wounded man, in his mid-30s, is currently in serious but stable condition with gunshot wounds, according to the Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue service. The two girls, aged 9 and 14, sustained mild injuries and all three were rushed to Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem.
Israeli troops have launched a search operation to find the attackers responsible for the shooting, as the army intensifies efforts to ensure the culprits are brought to justice. Local mayor Shlomo Ne’eman expressed his wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded person and praised the security forces for their commitment to apprehending the terrorists responsible.
The incident is particularly alarming given that the area where the shooting occurred has not experienced a serious terrorist attack for years, according to Ne’eman. Most of the violence in the West Bank has typically been concentrated in the region’s north, particularly in the cities of Jenin and Nablus, with Israeli forces conducting anti-terror raids and encountering retaliatory attacks from Palestinian militants.
The Israeli government and IDF have defended their military actions in the West Bank, claiming they are aimed at countering terrorism and minimizing civilian casualties. However, these raids have resulted in the displacement of hundreds of families and innocent people being caught in the crossfire.
Earlier this month, a major operation in Jenin resulted in the death of at least 10 individuals and left over 100 others injured. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the military is making efforts to avoid civilian casualties while combating terror strongholds. Nevertheless, residents who witnessed the incident describe it as traumatic and horrifying.
As the Israeli authorities intensify their search for the perpetrators behind the shooting, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing tensions and security challenges in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.