A Palestinian underage detainee was mildly injured when an Israeli prisoner stabbed him in Ophik detention facility for underage prisoners, in Hasharon area in the center of Israel.

The youth was transferred to Ma’er Hospital in Kfar Saba after suffering mild injuries.

The spokeswoman of the Israeli Prison Authorities reported that the police believe that the attack was criminally motivated, and that a probe was launched in the event.

The Palestinian youth was detained after entering Israel without a permit, according to Israeli sources