Israel - Armed Arabs Try to Kidnap Two Girls

Israel - Two 9th grade girls were standing at the Rechelim junction on Highway 60, waiting for a ride from Jewish passersby towards Jerusalem. A car passed slowly by, and suddenly two armed Arabs got out and tried to force the two girls into their car. One of the girls was able to escape, watching helplessly as the Arabs tried to force her friend into their car.

At that moment, a car carrying an officer happened along - and the kidnappers left the girl and tried to escape. The officer radioed local forces to erect checkpoints along the road. Shortly afterwards, a white Chevrolet with the three Arabs was stopped near Shilo, and they were arrested without further incident.

One of the girls was evacuated by ambulance to a Jerusalem hospital.