Israeli forces shoot youth in legs, detain him

Published today (updated) 05/09/2009 15:29

Nablus – Ma’an – Israeli forces shot and injured 18-year-old Muhammad Massa’id in Tubas Friday evening, then took the youth to a detention center despite his injury.

Eye witnesses said Massa’id was resisting capture when forces shot him from a short range, injuring both his legs. Forces then took the youth, bleeding, into a military vehicle.

The family of the injured boy said they would hold Israel responsible for the health of their son.