Israeli Man Missing After Entering Palestinian Village in Samaria
Israeli security forces launched a large-scale search operation overnight Thursday for a missing man, Yativ Sardal, 53, who reportedly entered a Palestinian village in the Samaria region of the West Bank of his own volition. Sardal, a resident of Ariel, was last seen on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, in the vicinity of Ariel. The joint operation involves the Israel Police, the Shin Bet security agency, the Israel Prison Service, and the Israel Defense Forces. A joint command post has been established, utilizing advanced technological capabilities, intelligence gathering efforts, and special units, including the elite 'Matzada' unit of the prison service. A police helicopter has also been deployed to aid in the search, prioritizing Sardal's safety and security. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Ariel police station at 037729444 or the national police hotline at 100. Sardal is described as approximately 1.78 meters tall, with black hair, dark brown eyes, and a slim to medium build. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black shirt, and white flip-flops.
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