Car thefts in Israel have increased significantly since the start of Operation Lion’s Roar, with new data indicating a sharp rise in incidents while much of the public remains indoors due to security alerts.

According to figures released by the vehicle tracking company Pointer, car thefts have climbed by approximately 20 percent since the war began.

The company attributes the increase to several factors that have created favorable conditions for thieves. With police forces focused on security-related duties, there is reduced police presence in some areas. At the same time, streets often become empty during air raid sirens as residents take shelter in protected rooms, leaving vehicles unattended.

Lighter traffic on the roads has also contributed to the problem. With fewer cars on the streets, thieves are able to move more quickly and reach major escape routes outside urban areas with less risk of being stopped.

In some cases, there have even been reports of repeated attempts to steal the same vehicle within a short period of time, highlighting how the current situation has created opportunities for organized theft rings.

However, it is important to note that the figures come from a private vehicle tracking company and do not yet represent official police statistics. It remains unclear whether the increase reflects a longer-term trend or a temporary spike connected to the early days of the fighting.

Even so, the situation serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining basic security measures for vehicles during this period.

{Matzav.com}