Three Israelis wounded after Palestinians open fire near Joseph's Tomb

The IDF noted that the individuals were under police investigation.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 11, 2024 08:17 Updated: DECEMBER 11, 2024 08:51

View outside Joseph's Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus early May 30, 2011. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

Three individuals were wounded when Palestinians opened fire at their vehicle after they entered Nablus in the West Bank en route to Joseph's Tomb, Israeli media reported on Wednesday morning.  

The three reportedly entered the area without coordination with the IDF. 

They then reached a military barrier, told the soldiers they had been wounded, and drove to the hospital, according to the report. 

Military investigating incident 

The military later said that it had received a report of a shooting at an Israeli vehicle that had breached a barrier and entered Nablus illegally, adding that the incident was being investigated. 

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The IDF noted that the individuals had been questioned by the police. The "entry into Area A is dangerous and prohibited for Israelis by law," the military's statement read. 

This is a developing story.