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Shots fired at bus of settlers near Mevo Dotan; no injuries reported

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

Damage to an Israeli bus is seen following a shooting attack near the settlement of Mevo Dotan, December 18, 2022. (Samaria Regional Council)
Damage to an Israeli bus is seen following a shooting attack near the settlement of Mevo Dotan, December 18, 2022. (Samaria Regional Council)

Palestinian gunmen fired at a bus carrying Israelis near the West Bank settlement of Mevo Dotan, local officials say.

According to the Samaria Regional Council, the bus was returning settlers from a Hanukkah candlelighting event at the site of the former Sa-nur settlement.

At least seven shots were fired at the vehicle, local officials say.

The Rescuers Without Borders emergency service says nobody was hurt in the shooting.

There is no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the attack.

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