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Female IDF soldier (unidentified)

A female IDF conscript who was rescued by security forces after entering the Palestinian-controlled city of Jericho in July 2026.

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On Saturday, July 11, 2026, a female IDF conscript and two other Israeli women were the subjects of a security rescue operation in the city of Jericho. According to reports from N12 and other Israeli outlets, the three women entered the Palestinian Authority-controlled city to attend a birthday party and meet acquaintances they had previously met in the Sinai Peninsula. The entry of Israeli citizens into Area A—territory under full Palestinian civil and security control—is strictly prohibited by military order due to the high risk of abduction or violence.

The incident triggered an immediate response from Israeli security forces to locate and extract the women. The operation was completed successfully and without incident, with all three individuals being safely returned to Israeli territory. While the identities of the women have not been released to the public, the presence of an active-duty soldier among the group adds a layer of disciplinary and security complexity to the event. The IDF typically investigates such incidents to determine if there were security breaches or violations of military protocol regarding movement in high-risk areas. This event underscores the ongoing security challenges and the potential for rapid escalation when Israeli civilians or personnel enter Palestinian urban centers without authorization.

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