Palestinian youth shot and injured by Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint northeast of Jerusalem

A youth, who was not immediately identified, was shot by Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint at the entrance to Shufat refugee camp, northeast of occupied East Jerusalem, according to witnesses.

They said the soldiers opened fire at the youth, alleging he attempted to stab them.

The witnesses said the youth was injured and taken away by the soldiers.

His situation was not immediately known.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency