The IDF said Thursday that two Israeli civilians who mistakenly entered the Jenin area were attacked by Palestinian terrorists who hurled a brick at their vehicle, causing damage. No injuries were reported. The civilians reached IDF soldiers at the Gilboa Crossing, and forces apprehended wanted individuals in the area.
The IDF confirmed Thursday evening that two Israeli civilians who inadvertently entered the Jenin area were attacked by Palestinian terrorists who hurled a brick at their vehicle, causing damage but no injuries. Security forces apprehended wanted individuals in the area, the military said.
The incident unfolded around 15:57 Jerusalem time when a mother and her son from Samaria accidentally drove into Jenin. According to the IDF Spokesperson and Israeli media reports, dozens of Palestinian assailants surrounded their vehicle, threw stones, and attempted to open the car doors. The two managed to escape without injury and reached IDF soldiers at the Gilboa Crossing. The IDF subsequently launched an arrest operation in central Jenin, closing shops near the attack site and questioning suspects. The military reiterated that entry into Area A, which is under full Palestinian Authority control, is prohibited for Israelis.
The Zioneer has reported on similar accidental entries into Area A, including a rescue of two Israelis who entered Qalqilya in June. Despite warning signs, such incidents occur regularly due to GPS errors or unfamiliarity with the terrain.
The identities of the apprehended individuals have not been disclosed, and the precise circumstances of the accidental entry have not been detailed beyond the IDF statement. No further updates on the investigation have been provided.
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