Israel

Three IDF Soldiers Injured in Vehicle-Ramming Attack Near Beitar

Saturday, June 23, 2018 10:04 pm | < 1 Minute Read

By Dov Benovadia

Israeli soldiers stand near the scene of a car-ramming attack at the entrance to the village of Husan, near Beitar Ilit, on Motzoei Shabbos. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Three IDF soldiers were injured Motzoei Shabbos in a vehicle-ramming attack near Beitar Illit. The incident occurred in the Arab village of Husan, located near the town. The three soldiers were on foot patrol in the area, when an Arab driving a truck sped up and hit them. One of the soldiers was moderately injured. IDF soldiers were hunting down the culprit Motzoei Shabbos.

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