An Israel Police officer from the Special Patrol Unit was lightly wounded after a car rammed into him during operations carried out in Dhahiriya in the West Bank, the police said on Monday.

While operating in the area, Israeli forces identified a car that they suspected was stolen. They signaled to the driver to stop, but the driver did not halt the vehicle and rammed it into a police officer instead.

Hunt for vehicle

A hunt ensued for the vehicle, and roadblocks were erected in the area.

Police Yasam forces operate in the West Bank. April 14, 2025.
Police Yasam forces operate in the West Bank. April 14, 2025. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Earlier on Monday, the military said it was reviewing the details of a ramming incident that had occurred in the area.