Sirens sounded Wednesday morning in the Samaria community of Kiryat Netafim, warning of a terrorist infiltration.
Following the sirens, security forces rushed to the area, and began searching. It is believed that the incident was criminal in nature, and that a vehicle thief attempted to escape the police by jumping over the fence.
The Samaria hotline said that a suspect was identified, and believed to be a vehicle thief who infiltrated the town by climbing over the western fence, from the direction of a construction project. Security forces and the town's security team are searching for the suspect.
Residents were told: "Enter your protected space immediately and close the door well. DO not stand in front of the window or door, and avoid movement and noise."
An IDF spokesperson confirmed: "IDF: Initial report - Sirens sounded in Kiryat Netafim regarding a terrorist infiltration. The details are under review."
It was later reported that the suspect had been caught and arrested.
The IDF later clarified: "IDF: Following the terrorist infiltration alert in Kiryat Netafim, IDF and Israel Police forces were dispatched to the scene and apprehended the suspect. Following an examination, it was determined to have been a criminal incident, and the suspicion of a terrorist infiltration was ruled out."
