Two Israelis injured in Palestinian ramming attack at West Bank checkpoint

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

Illustrative. Israeli soldiers man a checkpoint at the entrance of Jericho in the West Bank, on February 28, 2023. (Ahmad Gharabli/ AFP)
Illustrative. Israeli soldiers man a checkpoint at the entrance of Jericho in the West Bank, on February 28, 2023. (Ahmad Gharabli/ AFP)

During an IDF operation in the West Bank town of al-Khader, a Palestinian suspect accelerated his vehicle toward troops and breached a checkpoint, the military says.

Medics say two Israelis are being treated at the scene.

The IDF says the suspect fled the scene, and troops have launched a pursuit. The military describes the incident as an intentional ramming attack.

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