The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the Beit Zayit Dam.

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority announced that they are currently searching for a Jeep last seen carrying five passengers in the Jerusalem area on Thursday.

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the Beit Zayit Dam.

Israel Fire and Rescue stated that they are currently scanning the dam area to locate the Jeep and its passengers.

Separately, emergency services rescued passengers trapped in a vehicle that was swept away by floodwater in the Kiryat Gat area. The rescued passengers were then taken away from the scene for medical examination.

Storm Byron makes landfall, causing extreme flooding

Storm Byron, an extremely powerful thunderstorm, made landfall in Israel on Wednesday night.

Vehicles are seen driving amid heavy flooding across the central Israeli city of Yavne, December 11, 2025 (VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPRIGHT ACT)

High winds and severe flooding were reported across the country, with storm conditions causing major transportation disruptions.

Israel Railways announced on Thursday evening that train traffic between Lod and Beersheba has been temporarily halted, "due to a signaling fault in the Kiryat Gat area caused by weather conditions."

Sections of highways 90 and 4370 were closed due to flooding, Israel Police and local municipalities announced.

In Tel Aviv, two young men were rescued by Magen David Adom paramedics when their car sank into mud near Eitan Livni Street.

In Yavne, at least 14 Israelis were rescued from vehicles stuck in floodwater, according to the Fire and Rescue Service.