Police report attempted car ramming at West Bank checkpoint; no injuries

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

Police say a vehicle attempted to ram officers at Meitar Crossing, in the southern West Bank, during ongoing clashes in the area.

The car hit a number of other vehicles that were in the way, according to a police statement.

Officers opened fire into the air in an attempt to arrest the driver, who managed to flee the scene, police say.

No injuries are reported.

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