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IDF says settlers also blocked Palestinian cars at Efrat Junction; ramming suspect arrested, victim lightly hurt
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Dozens of Israeli settlers blocked Palestinian cars at the Efrat Junction in the West Bank and hurled stones at the motorists this evening, according to the IDF.
One Palestinian driver hit one of the Israelis with his car, lightly injuring him, before fleeing the scene.
Footage has emerged from the incident.
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The IDF says soldiers and Border Police officers carried out roadblocks in the area, and within a short while, the Palestinian driver was arrested, alongside several other suspects.
There are no reports of Israelis arrested for attacking the Palestinians.
The Times of Israel Community.