A protester was hit by a car this evening (Wednesday) during a protest by IDF veterans near the Chords Bridge in Jerusalem. The protester was lightly injured. Two others also required medical treatment.
In footage released seconds after the impact, the protester is seen lying on a crosswalk near the bridge, with several protesters running after the vehicle that hit him - and surrounded by other protesters who are helping him.
Police forces who were called to the scene began searching for the driver responsible and are investigating the incident.
The police stated that "one of the protesters was hit by a vehicle that continued driving. Police forces are conducting searches in order to locate the offending driver. The protester was evacuated in light condition."
Magen David Adom stated: "At 4:48 PM, a report was received of several pedestrians who were injured by a vehicle on Weizmann Boulevard in Jerusalem. MDA medics and paramedics are providing medical treatment and are transferring 3 injured people to Shaare Zedek Hospital in light condition."