On Monday Israeli forces shot two Palestinian teens in Al-Khader town, and abducted another after assaulting him in Beit Fajjar town, west and southwest of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank.

Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the town of Al-Khader, west of Bethlehem, on Monday night, positioning soldiers at the Al-Balou’ roundabout, and opened fire towards citizens.

Sources added that Israeli forces opened fire at citizens, shooting two Palestinian children with live rounds, one in the abdomen and the other in the hand; they were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, occupation forces invaded the town of Beit Fajjar, southwest of Bethlehem, and abducted a child after assaulting him.

Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the home of the citizen, Murad Muhammad Taqatqa, before assaulting and abducting his 17-year-old son, Thaer.

In related news, the army invaded Al-Khader town on Monday evening, taking up positions in several areas of the town, and injuring a number of citizens.

Media sources said that occupation forces stormed many areas in the town of Al-Khader, fired concussion grenades and tear gas canisters towards citizens, causing several citizens to suffer the toxic effects of tear gas inhalation.