Arabs in Shechem said Thursday that IDF soldiers shot a pregnant woman earlier in the day, killing her fetus. The alleged incident took place during a firefight between soldiers and terrorists in Ein Beit Ilma neighborhood.
The woman is hospitalized in Shechem, and it is unclear what evidence doctors have that her injuries were caused by the IDF. Doctors removed the dead fetus and put it on display for reporters who came to cover the story.
IDF sources said that soldiers had opened fire in Shechem after a group of armed terrorists fired on them from close range. One soldier and two terrorists were wounded in the incident. Soldiers did not report hitting a woman or any bystander. IDF officials said the incident would be investigated.
The woman is hospitalized in Shechem, and it is unclear what evidence doctors have that her injuries were caused by the IDF. Doctors removed the dead fetus and put it on display for reporters who came to cover the story.
IDF sources said that soldiers had opened fire in Shechem after a group of armed terrorists fired on them from close range. One soldier and two terrorists were wounded in the incident. Soldiers did not report hitting a woman or any bystander. IDF officials said the incident would be investigated.