Three people, including an Israeli military officer and two civilians, have been wounded after Palestinian gunmen opened fire at Jewish worshipers who were praying at a contested holy site in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to officials.
The officer—Shomron Regional Brigade Commander, Col. Roi Zweig—was injured after the army returned fire on the gunmen, according to local reports which cite Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Zweig was evacuated and taken to a hospital for medical treatment, according to the IDF.
At least 21 others sustained bruises or suffered from tear gas inhalation during clashes with Israeli forces, including children who were taken to hospital, according to Israeli officials….