Four Palestinians injured by Israeli gunfire in occupied East Jerusalem

An off-duty Israeli soldier reportedly opened fire on a group of Palestinians after a verbal clash at Al-Asbat Gate in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Four Palestinians were injured, including one seriously, Anadolu media agency reported.

The soldier reportedly claimed that he thwarted an attempt to steal his weapon.

Israeli police said the incident is under investigation, according to Anadolu’s report, and is looking into the possibility that the soldier and off-duty troops that were with him, were involved in an incident of violence before the gunfire.