Two Palestinian injured in clashes with Israeli army near Bethlehem

1/11/2016 6:05:45 AM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula)

Ramallah: At least two Palestinians were shot and injured in clashes that broke out with Israeli troops on Sunday at the western entrance of the village of Tekou east of Bethlehem the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported.

The Israeli soldiers used live ammunition stun grenades. and teargas canisters toward locals. A Red Crescent personnel reported that at least two young locals were shot and injured with live ammunition in the thigh and foot which necessitated their transfer to a medical center for treatment. The foot injury was described as moderate according to WAFA.

At least 152 Palestinians has been killed by Israeli forces' fire since the beginning of violent unrest across the Palestinian Territory Gaza and Israel in early October 2015. Over 15000 others have been reportedly injured.

QNA

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