A Palestinian man was shot and injured by police this morning after attempting to ram officers with a stolen vehicle near a Samaria checkpoint.

The incident began when police responded to a vehicle theft report near the Hashmonaim crossing, north of Modiin.

In a bid to escape, the suspect rammed several police cruisers before driving directly toward officers on foot.

Checkpoint guards opened fire to neutralize the threat.

The suspect, a Bethlehem resident, is undergoing medical care.

Authorities have closed the crossing in both directions.

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