Three Israelis were lightly injured by IDF gunfire shortly after midnight on Tuesday, after they were mistakenly identified as suspicious in the vicinity of the Focus checkpoint, near Beit El.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said that IDF troops who were operating in the area opened fire towards a vehicle identified by the force as suspicious.
"After a preliminary investigation, it became clear that the shooting was carried out accidentally at an Israeli vehicle. The incident is being investigated."
Magen David Adom paramedics evacuated the injured to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, including a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old man in light condition who were hit by shards of glass.
In addition, an 18-year-old man was evacuated in light to moderate condition with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.