Hizma crossing, on Route 60 in northeastern Jerusalem, is one of the city’s key security gateways, manned by IDF soldiers and Border Police officers. Designed to monitor traffic flow and block unlawful entry, it has become a flashpoint of constant tension. Over the years, it has witnessed countless criminal and security incidents – from smuggling attempts of illegal goods to car thefts intercepted at the last moment
Car Theft in Jerusalem: Arrest at Hizma Crossing
Against this backdrop, police detectives from the Shafat station in the Jerusalem District arrested this week a Palestinian woman in her 30s, a resident of Tulkarm without legal permits, suspected of involvement in a stolen vehicle from central Jerusalem. While conducting an operation near Hizma crossing, detectives noticed a car approaching with a broken window, immediately raising suspicion. A quick check confirmed it had been stolen only moments earlier
The suspect was arrested on the spot and transferred for questioning, with police noting that the swift response prevented further harm to public safety and the security of Jerusalem residents
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Hizma Crossing and Crime in Jerusalem: Daily Security Challenge
In turn, this case adds to a long list of recurring events around Hizma crossing and its surrounding routes. Car thefts, smuggling of goods, and violent clashes with security forces have become almost routine at Jerusalem’s northeastern gateway. Many describe it as a “modern Wild West” on the edge of the city – a place where crime, security, and daily life collide in an ongoing struggle
