Palestinian opens fire at military post near Nablus, is shot by troops – reports

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

A Palestinian gunman who opened fire at a military post near the West Bank city of Nablus was shot by troops, according to initial reports.

Hebrew-language media say the suspect arrived at one of the entrances to Nablus, at a junction near the town of Beit Furik, and opened fire.

Troops stationed at the army post returned fire. The gunman’s condition is not immediately clear.

Reports say he was also armed with a knife.

There are no other injuries in the incident.

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