Searches underway in Ariel
Searches underway in ArielAyelet Shlissel/TPS

A security incident is underway in the city of Ariel after a suspicious vehicle was reported to have entered the city.

Authorities activated the appropriate emergency protocol, and closed all entrances to and exits from the city to traffic.

The city’s emergency response squad was mobilized, and security forces began searching for the vehicle and investigating how it entered the city.

An initial assessment suggests the incident may involve a car thief, though the circumstances remain unclear.