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Palestinian Security Forces Fired at Israeli Motorist, Not Terror Attack, Army Says

Palestinian Authority security forces fired at an Israeli motorist who entered Shechem by mistake and bypassed a PA checkpoint. The IDF stated it was not a.

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Jerusalem, 26 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defense Forces said gunfire at an Israeli motorist near Shechem (Nablus) earlier today was carried out by Palestinian Authority security forces and was not a terror attack.

According to the IDF, the driver mistakenly entered Shechem, and, while attempting to exit, accelerated around a PA checkpoint in order to bypass it. PA security personnel opened fire as the vehicle passed. The checkpoint is located in Area A of Judea and Samaria, which is under full Palestinian Authority civil and security control.

The IDF says Israeli and Palestinian coordination mechanisms were immediately activated to review the incident. Security officials reiterated that Israeli civilians are prohibited by law from entering Area A.

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