Palestinian throws acid at Jewish family

A Palestinian has thrown acid at a Jewish family in the West Bank, after which a passer-by shot at the man and wounded him, the Israeli army said.

The acid-thrower was subsequently arrested by police and taken to hospital under custody.

The military said the attack took place in the Gush Etzion settlement bloc south of Jerusalem. The attacked family — a Jewish woman and four girls — were sitting inside a car when the attacker threw acid at them. They were slightly injured.