BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- A Palestinian man was shot on Friday after throwing acid at a car of settlers after being picked up as a hitchhiker near Bethlehem, Israel's army and media said.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said that a vehicle carrying a family of five picked up a hitchhiker near the tunnel checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
The passenger then threw acid on the family, which included four young girls, and attempted to attack the father with a screwdriver before fleeing the car, the spokeswoman said.
Israeli news site Ynet said three young children aged 8-10 suffered light burn wounds and a 40-year-old man suffered burns to his face and eyes.
Another Israeli civilian shot the suspect in the leg as he fled, the Israeli spokeswoman added. more
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