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Israeli Police Seize Palestinian Truck Twice for Dangerous Brake Failure in National Traffic Crackdown
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By כיכר השבת
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 17, 2026
What happened
Israeli police caught a Palestinian truck twice within months for a dangerous brake leak during a national crackdown on traffic violations, suspending the driver's license and impounding the vehicle. The operation issued 367 citations targeting life-threatening offenses across Judea and Samaria.
- 01Israeli police seized a Palestinian truck twice for the same critical brake failure.
- 02The truck had counterfeit plates and was previously removed for safety defects.
- 03367 traffic citations were issued during the nationwide enforcement operation.
- 0454 citations were for mobile phone use, 49 from tactical cameras, and 39 vehicles removed for serious defects.
- 05The truck driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded.
- 06Police continue strict enforcement under the 'White Line' campaign to reduce fatal accidents.
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