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Child Rescued After Car Theft Sparks Major Security Operation in West Bank Village

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First reported by Ynet · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

A young girl was rescued unharmed after a car theft in the West Bank village of Nabi Elias triggered a major security response amid kidnapping fears. The thief abandoned the child and fled, and the family identified him as a known local repeat offender.

01A car was stolen in Nabi Elias with a young girl asleep inside, prompting a major security alert.
02Israeli military and police forces launched extensive searches and set up roadblocks fearing a kidnapping.
03The girl was found safe after the thief forced her out and fled toward the village of Azun.
04The family had been returning from a vacation in the Dead Sea and surrounding areas.
05The thief is a known local with a history of similar thefts, caught on security footage earlier that day.
06The father demanded the immediate return of the car and threatened to involve all enforcement agencies if not returned.

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