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Ongoing Story· Day 36

Car Ramming Attempt Reported Near Ramallah; Suspect Flees

8 developments

SrugimSecurity

Suspected Car Ramming Near Ataret Leaves One Lightly Injured

Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba

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Hebrew · 14 newsrooms covering

The Israeli military responded to a suspected car ramming near Ataret on Thursday evening, where a Palestinian vehicle allegedly accelerated towards Israelis. One person sustained light injuries and was treated medically. IDF forces pursued the vehicle and blocked roads in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was not a terrorist attack.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • A suspected car ramming occurred near Ataret in the Benjamin region on Thursday evening.
  • One person was lightly injured and received medical treatment.
  • IDF forces pursued the Palestinian vehicle that fled the scene.
  • Roads and villages in the area were blocked by security forces.
  • Initial findings indicate the incident was not a terrorist attack.
Suspected Car Ramming Near Ataret Leaves One Lightly Injured
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The Israeli military (IDF) responded Thursday evening to a report of a suspected car ramming incident near the settlement of Ataret in the Benjamin region. Initial reports indicated that a Palestinian vehicle accelerated towards Israelis at the entrance to Ataret before fleeing the scene westward. IDF forces initiated a pursuit of the vehicle. One person was reportedly lightly injured in the incident and evacuated for medical treatment. While initially investigated as a potential attack, preliminary findings suggest it was not a terrorist incident. "IDF forces and police officers from the Judea and Samaria district quickly responded to the Ataret area in the Benjamin Brigade following a report of a suspect who hit an Israeli citizen with his vehicle," a statement read. "As a result, the citizen was injured and evacuated for medical treatment." The statement added, "Forces launched a pursuit of the suspect and are blocking roads and villages in the area."

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