Gunfire Directed at Israeli Vehicle Near Tapuach Junction [UPDATED 12:30 PM IL]

ywnisrael.israel07:15 IL: An Israeli vehicle traveling between Chawarah and Tapuach Junction in Shomron was targeted by terrorist gunfire a short time ago.

At least one round hit a door of the vehicle. A female was injured very lightly. B�chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or serious injuries.

07:58: The female driver does not require medical attention B�H. It is now reported the gunfire came from a passing vehicle.

08:14: Two nurses from Yitzhar and Elon Moreh employed in Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak were traveling to work when they were attacked with gunfire.

12:30: IDF Battalion Commander Colon Shai Kalfer has ordered the closure of a number of stores between Chawarah and Tapuach Junction, on the route where the attack occurred. The IDF Spokesman�s Office explains the stores were closed to prevent rioting in the area and confrontation between Arabs and crime scene investigators operating at the scene of the attack.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)

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