Terrorists fired at an Israeli bus exiting the West Bank city of Nablus after it had carried Israelis to Joseph's Tomb, the IDF reported on Wednesday morning.
The bus driver sustained light wounds and was provided medical care by troops at the scene, the military added, noting that IDF personnel had also evacuated the Israelis from the city.
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The bus was en route to its destination without prior coordination with the military.
The IDF further noted that the Israeli civilians were transferred to the police for investigation.
"We emphasize that the entry of Israeli citizens into Area A is dangerous and prohibited by law," the IDF statement read.
Israeli media noted that the bus was carrying hassidic Jews.
Similar shooting last week
The shooting follows a previous incident on Wednesday of last week in which three men were wounded as Palestinians opened fire on their vehicle after they entered Nablus on the way to the tomb.
The men had also entered the area without previously coordinating with the IDF.
The military also emphasized at the time that Israelis are prohibited from entering Area A in the West Bank, noting that doing so puts one's life in danger.