Massive Search Underway for Missing Ariel Resident in Samaria
Israeli security forces have launched a large-scale search operation in Samaria for a missing resident of Ariel, identified as 53-year-old Yaniv Sardel. Sardel was last seen on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, near Ariel. He reportedly entered a Palestinian village in the Samaria region of his own volition.
The operation involves police units and IDF soldiers, with a special interagency operational headquarters established to coordinate efforts. Advanced technological means, intelligence resources, and elite special units, including prison service personnel, are being utilized. A police helicopter from the aviation unit is assisting the search from the air and ensuring detection safety.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information regarding Sardel's whereabouts. Those with information are urged to contact the Ariel police station at 03-7729444 or the emergency number 100. Sardel 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 t-shirt, and white flip-flops.
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