ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 8, 2026 10:30Updated: AUGUST 8, 2026 11:05A terrorist infiltration warning was lifted in Ofarim in the West Bank shortly after sirens sounded on Sunday morning, following the arrest of a suspected car thief who breached a checkpoint at the entrance to the settlement.Beit Aryeh-Ofarim Council Head Sharon Alfasi told Maariv that a suspected car thief broke through the checkpoint before the stolen vehicle was stopped by spike strips. The suspect then exited the vehicle and attempted to flee further into the settlement before security forces were able to catch and arrest the man.According to a KAN News report, the suspect was shot in the lower body by security forces during the chase.The suspect was treated for his injuries and transferred to police for questioning.This is a developing story. Follow us on Google
Suspected car thief arrested after triggering terror infiltration sirens | The Jerusalem Post
Beit Aryeh-Ofarim Council Head Sharon Alfasi told Maariv that a suspected car thief broke through the checkpoint before being arrested by security forces while trying to flee.
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