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Jewish rioter run over by Palestinian at Efrat Junction amid protest

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A suspected car ramming attack occurred at Efrat Junction in the West Bank.
  • The incident followed an apparent road blockage by dozens of Jewish rioters who harassed Palestinian drivers.
  • The IDF is reviewing the details, and reports indicate some security forces did not intervene to stop the rioters.

A suspected car ramming terror attack took place at the Efrat Junction in the West Bank on Saturday night, the IDF announced. The incident occurred after dozens of Jewish rioters reportedly blocked roads in the area, forcing Palestinian vehicles to stop.

there were also several rocks thrown at the Palestinian cars.

โ€” Army RadioReporting on the actions of the rioters.

According to Army Radio, the rioters harassed Palestinian drivers, in some instances conducting unauthorized searches of their vehicles and throwing rocks. As Palestinian cars attempted to flee the scene, one of the rioters was apparently run over.

Details of the incident are currently under review by the IDF. However, an unnamed security official indicated that some security forces present at the time did not attempt to stop the rioters' actions. Witnesses reportedly saw security personnel speaking with the rioters without making any arrests.

one of the rioters had apparently been run over.

โ€” Army RadioDescribing the outcome for one of the rioters.

The situation at the Efrat Junction is developing, with the IDF investigating the full circumstances surrounding the attack and the actions of those involved.

some security forces who had been in the vicinity of the event at the time had made no effort to stop the rioters' actions, and according to witnesses were seen speaking to them without arresting them.

โ€” Unnamed security officialCommenting on the response of security forces.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.