Suspected car-ramming at Meitar checkpoint in Samaria; one wounded

A suspected car-ramming attack occurred at the Meitar checkpoint (Mèitar Haẕ) in Samaria, wounding a young man in the limbs. It remains unclear whether the incident was a deliberate attack or a hit-and-run, according to journalist reports. Security forces are at the scene.

At 21:28 Jerusalem time on Tuesday evening, a suspected car-ramming incident was reported at the Meitar checkpoint (Mèitar Haẕ) in Samaria. According to journalist Hillel Bitton Rosen, the driver struck a young man, wounding his limbs. The circumstances remain under investigation: it is not yet clear whether this was a deliberate security attack or a traffic hit-and-run. The Zioneer has covered several recent ramming incidents and related security events across the West Bank, including a suspected ramming at the Tzufim checkpoint just minutes before this report. No further details on the suspect or the injured person have been released.

2 developments

1. 21:29 · 30 JunLatest

   Clarification that the incident may be a hit-and-run rather than a deliberate attack.

2. 21:27 · 30 Jun

   Suspected car-ramming attack at Tzufim checkpoint; one moderately injured

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• Developing22:03 · 24 JulAttempted car-ramming attack in Samaria; Israeli security personnel open fire, suspect flees after being hit
• Strong00:14 · 26 JulSuspected car-ramming attack at Mitzpe Yericho junction; one lightly wounded, suspect flees

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