Five-Year-Old Injured on Route 60 After West Bank Stone-Throwing Attack; IDF Circles Madama

A 5-year-old boy was lightly injured by glass shards on Route 60 after a stone-throwing attack. The IDF has cordoned off the village of Madama to search for the suspect.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 23, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

Medical Emergency on Route 60

The Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service reported an emergency response on Route 60 today following a targeted attack on a civilian vehicle. A five-year-old boy was lightly wounded by flying glass shards when a stone shattered one of the vehicle's windows. MDA paramedics treated the child at the scene for minor lacerations before he was cleared. The incident occurred on a heavily traversed section of the highway in the West Bank, a location frequently cited for friction between local populations and Israeli commuters.

Military Cordon of Madama Village

Immediately following the attack, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deployed units to the vicinity to locate the individual responsible. Military officials confirmed that the village of Madama has been placed under a temporary security cordon. This tactical measure is intended to prevent the escape of the suspect and facilitate a thorough search of the area. "IDF soldiers are conducting searches for the terrorist and a temporary security cordon has been placed around the area of Madama," the army stated in a formal release.

Active Search and Investigation

The IDF’s search operation involves ground troops and surveillance assets focused on the perimeter of the highway where the stone-throwing originated. Investigators are currently gathering evidence from the damaged vehicle and interviewing witnesses to establish a profile of the assailant. The military has categorized the event as a terror attack, noting the high risk posed to motorists on major thoroughfares. While the cordon remains in place, residents of Madama may face movement restrictions as soldiers carry out house-to-house inquiries and checkpoint screenings.