An Israeli civilian was moderately wounded by a rock during a confrontation near Susya in the South Hebron Hills, the IDF says. A militant snatched his firearm and fired into the air before fleeing. The weapon was later recovered, but the suspect remains at large as Israeli forces continue the pursuit.
A violent altercation broke out near the Jewish community of Susya in the South Hebron Hills on Saturday evening, when a group of assailants clashed with Israeli civilians. The IDF reported that the confrontation involved rock-throwing from both sides. During the incident, a militant snatched a firearm from one of the civilians and fired shots into the air. An Israeli civilian sustained a moderate head injury from a rock and was evacuated to a hospital. The IDF launched a manhunt, setting up roadblocks. The stolen weapon was subsequently recovered, but the suspect remains at large as of this report. The IDF clarified that the incident was not a shooting attack, contrary to initial reports.
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