Five Palestinians were detained earlier this week attempting to illegally enter Jerusalem from the Judean Desert disguised as Jewish commuters, the Israel Police said on Wednesday.
The driver of the suspects' vehicle, which had a yellow ribbon on its mirror to signify solidarity with the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, and an air freshener with an Israeli flag, was stopped for inspection by Border Police officers at the az-Za'ayyem crossing near Ma'ale Adumim.
During questioning, it became evident that the driver and three passengers were Judea and Samaria residents without permits to enter Jerusalem. They were carrying Israeli flags, a yarmulke and a wig.
In the trunk, the officers discovered a fifth Palestinian, along with Palestinian Authority licence plates.
