Israeli soldiers were shot Saturday evening, four Palestinians, including a child, and caused many to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation in Beit Ummar town, north of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
Several army jeeps invaded the town and started firing live rounds, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at Palestinians, marching in solidarity with Jenin and condemning the Israeli escalation in various parts of occupied Palestine.
Medical sources said the soldiers shot three Palestinians, including a child, 15 years of age, with live ammunition in the lower extremities.
They added that several Palestinians suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation and a few sustained cuts and bruises.
In related news, the soldiers injured many Palestinians and detained a physically challenged man in Husan village, west of Bethlehem.