IDF says it shot a Palestinian hurling stones at Israeli cars in West Bank

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israel Defense Forces says troops have shot a Palestinian man allegedly hurling stones at Israeli cars on a main highway in the West Bank.

According to the IDF, troops spotted several Palestinians hurling stones near the West Bank town of Si’ir, “putting motorists at risk.”

Troops opened fire and one target was hit, the IDF says.

Palestinian media reports, citing local sources, say the man is seriously wounded.

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