Palestinian gunmen today shot and wounded at least five people after infiltrating a Jewish settlement near the West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli television reported.
Channel 2 television said the gunmen were holding hostages inside the settlement of Alon Moreh north of Nablus, but had no further information.
The Israeli army confirmed the infiltration but gave no further information.
Israeli military sources said it was not clear how many Palestinians were involved in the attack.
Palestinians are waging an 18-month-old uprising against occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
AP
