Overview
- A police officer at Elazar Junction exited his squad car to stop a speeding vehicle that then veered toward him.
- The officer fired at the driver, who fled the scene, and no injuries were reported.
- Police said the incident appears criminal rather than nationally motivated based on a preliminary review.
- Security forces launched a manhunt, and the IDF restricted movement in nearby Palestinian localities, including Bethlehem/Beit Lechem.
- Initial reports noted that the vehicle bore Palestinian Authority license plates and the suspect has not been found.