Israeli authorities decided Thursday to release a Palestinian female prisoner who was shot and injured in the leg several days ago for allegedly planning an attack in occupied Jerusalem.
Khawla Shahatit was shot and injured by Israeli police on Sunday evening after they suspected her of planning an attack. She was taken to an Israeli hospital where she was held in custody. Police later said that she was not carrying any weapon.
Attorney Mufeed al-Haj of the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society affirmed that Israeli authorities informed him of their decision to release her days before her court hearing.
Khawla is still in hospital where she underwent surgery in her right leg and her condition is reported stable said al-Haj.
