Israelis fleeing traffic stop cause lockdown of West Bank village

A large number of military and police forces encircled and set up roadblocks in the Palestinian village of Mukhmas after a few Israeli citizens fleeing police reported they were feeling threatened after entering the village. Police was later contacted by two Israelis saying they left the area

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A large number of military and police forces encircled and set up roadblocks in the Palestinian village of Mukhmas after a few Israeli citizens fleeing police reported they were feeling threatened after entering the village. Police was later contacted by two Israelis saying they left the area

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11:39 AM • July 02 2026 IDT

Israeli police said Thursday that several Israelis entered the Palestinian village of Mukhmas, near Ramallah, during a predawn pursuit after committing traffic violations, prompting a large search operation by Israeli forces before they were later located and detained for questioning.

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