[IsraelTimes] Forces respond with live fire to violence in town of Abu Dis, as officer is injured by rock thrown at his hand.Eight Paleostinians allegedly involved in terror activities were arrested overnight Wednesday throughout the West Bank in a joint operation carried out by the Israeli military, the Border Police and the Shin Bet. One Israeli troop suffered mild injuries.
Troops were deployed to several Paleostinian towns, including Beit Furik, Tarqumiyah, Beit Fajjar, Teqoa, Abu Dis and the Dheisheh refugee camp, the military said in a statement.
While entering the Jerusalem-area town of Abu Dis, Israeli troops were met with a
The troops, feeling that their lives were in danger, responded with live fire, according to a statement issued by the Border Police.
One Border Police officer suffered a light injury to his hand after being hit by a rock, the statement added. He was taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Troops also arrested a suspect who had been involved in attacking Israeli vehicles on West Bank roads.
Overall, eight suspects were arrested during the night.