Illegal Palestinian entrant shot, seriously injured, by car owner while allegedly trying to break into vehicle

A Palestinian who illegally crossed into Israel from the West Bank was shot while allegedly trying to break into a car in Rehovot overnight, police say.

According to police, a 60-year-old man saw the man trying to break into the car, and fearing for his life, shot the suspect, seriously injuring him.

The suspect was hospitalized at a medical center nearby and is being held in police custody.

A court hearing will be held later today on the extension of the suspect’s custody, police say.

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