West Bank clashes leave 8 Palestinians injured

File photo showing 2 Israeli soldiers talking while demonstration against the expropriation of Palestinian land by Israel in the village of Kfar Qaddum, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, June 1, 2018. (AFP)

NABLUS, West Bank: Palestinian security sources said that eight Palestinians were injured early on Thursday after Israeli troops opened fire on various areas in Nablus, south of the west Bank
The Palestinian News Agency reported that Israeli soldiers penetrated various parts of the city, which led to some violent confrontations.
Eight Palestinians were taken to hospital after being hit with rubber bullets, according to reports.
Israel announced that one of its soldiers was injured after being hit with a rock during the protests in Nablus during a routine military operation in the city.