Israeli soldiers at noontime Sunday opened fire at a Palestinian youth on claims that he attempted to carry out an anti-occupation stabbing attack near Maaleh Adumim illegal settlement.
According to eye-witnesses Israeli officers shot and injured a young man as he showed up near the main entrance to Maaleh Adumim outpost.
No details have yet emerged about the conditions and identity of the victim.
Israeli army and police have frequently opened fire at Palestinians under the guise of attempted stabbing or car-ramming attacks. Several investigations opened following such incidents prove the Palestinians posed no threat to the occupation forces.
