Israeli-Palestinian Clash Escalates: Settlers Stone Vehicle, Israeli Man Shoots Palestinian

An Israeli resident of Binyamin shot and seriously injured an 18-year-old Palestinian after encountering a stone barricade and being pelted with stones by Palestinian assailants while driving with his family. The Israeli took the action in self-defense to protect his family, according to the Binyamin Regional Council. The injured Palestinian was taken to a hospital in Ramallah, and Israeli security forces are working to locate the suspected stone throwers. No injuries were reported among the Israelis present.