Jerusalem, 5 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli security forces conducted a targeted enforcement operation in the of Nabi Ilyas near Qalqilya to crack down on Israeli-owned vehicles brought into the area for unauthorized mechanical repairs.
Officers from the Lahav 433 police unit’s Etgar division, operating alongside Israel Defense Forces personnel, raided two local auto repair shops and inspected numerous vehicles.
Authorities seized and towed five Israeli-registered cars found on the premises in violation of national security regulations prohibiting vehicle servicing in Palestinian-controlled areas.
Officials confirmed that the registered owners of the impounded vehicles will be formally summoned for questioning.
The coordinated raid forms part of broader law enforcement efforts to enforce safety statutes and prevent illegal economic and automotive activity across regional border sectors.
