An Israeli woman and her son accidentally drove into the city of Jenin in Judea and Samaria on Thursday afternoon and were attacked by a mob of Palestinian assailants who threw stones at their vehicle, according to the IDF Spokesperson and Israeli media. The two managed to escape without injury and reached IDF forces at the Gilboa Crossing. Security forces subsequently entered Jenin to conduct arrests.
Thursday afternoon, an Israeli woman and her son accidentally drove into the city of Jenin in Judea and Samaria while navigating from the community of Homesh toward Afula, according to reports. The vehicle entered Area A — territory under full Palestinian Authority control where Israeli entry is prohibited — and was immediately surrounded by a mob. Attackers threw stones, shattering the rear window, and attempted to open the doors.
The woman told Israeli media that she accelerated and managed to escape the city, reaching the Gilboa Crossing where she and her son met IDF forces. No injuries were reported, though the vehicle sustained damage.
The IDF Spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that following the report, forces deployed to Jenin to launch an operation including arrests and searches for suspects. The military reiterated that entry into Area A is illegal and dangerous. The event is the latest in a series of navigation errors by Israeli civilians that have led to security incidents in Palestinian-administered areas of Judea and Samaria.
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