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Israeli police opened fire on a vehicle suspect during a law enforcement operation on Highway 99 in the north, leaving the occupant moderately wounded, the police announced Monday evening. According to police, officers identified a vehicle travelling at high speed and attempted to stop the driver, who refused to comply.

The suspect continued at high speed and struck a police vehicle, endangering officers, prompting them to open fire on the vehicle. Police forces remain at the scene conducting investigations.

The incident follows standard police protocols when suspects pose immediate threats to officer safety through aggressive driving and vehicle ramming.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post

Update 01:01: Police shoot suspect on Highway 99 in northern Israel after driver fails to stop and collides with police vehicle; suspect moderately wounded.