Two Israelis accidentally drove into a Palestinian city and barely escaped with their lives
Two Israeli citizens accidentally drove into Jenin on Thursday due to a navigation error. Local residents began chasing their car and throwing stones, and one of the attackers managed to smash a window with a brick. The Israelis were able to drive out of the city on their own and reach the Jenin checkpoint, after which the Israeli military launched an operation in the area of the attack.
Two Israeli citizens accidentally ended up in Jenin on Thursday afternoon due to a navigation error. Shortly after entering the city, they were spotted by local residents. Palestinians began chasing the car and throwing stones at it. The situation quickly escalated. The attackers tried to get close to the car to attack the people inside.
One of them threw a brick at the car and shattered a window. Despite the attack, the two Israelis managed to drive out of Jenin on their own. They were not injured. The men then reached the “Jenin” checkpoint, where they were met by soldiers.
The IDF launched an operation in Jenin
Following the attack, the Israel Defense Forces launched an operation in Jenin. Troops entered the area where the attack on the Israelis took place. There, they closed shops located near the scene of the incident. Afterward, the soldiers began checking individuals suspected of involvement in the attack.
Israeli security forces are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and search for individuals who may have participated in the attack. According to preliminary reports, no Israelis were injured in the incident. However, their vehicle sustained damage as a result of the attack. Specifically, one of the windows was shattered. Israeli security forces are currently continuing their operation in the Jenin area and identifying all those involved in the attack, according to newsru.co.il.
Over the past 24 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out strikes on a number of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
