5 Israelis injured by gunfire in West Bank: Reports

Attack takes place near Rihan military checkpoint near Jenin

By Said Amouri

JERUSALEM (AA) – Five Israelis were injured in a drive-by shooting in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to local media.

A settler and four soldiers came under fire from a speeding car at the Rihan military checkpoint near Jenin, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported.

There was no claim of responsibility for the attack

Israeli forces launched a manhunt for the attackers.

KAN said the car used in the shooting was burnt down following the attack.

Israeli Channel 14 said the army sealed off the Palestinian town of village near the Rihan checkpoint following the attack.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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