Soldier Ariel Edri, a 21-year-old resident, has been missing since the early hours of the evening after threatening suicide • Cellular evidence showed he was heading toward a wooded area near Beit Jala

• Soldier Ariel Edri

Exceptional incident in Jerusalem: Police scan the area of ​​Gilo and Beit Jala in search of a missing soldier. According to the police statement, 21-year-old soldier Ariel Edri, a resident of Gilo, was last seen leaving his home in the neighborhood today at 7pm and his footprints have since disappeared.

"Israel Today" was informed that the soldier had announced that he intended to end his life, and, according to a cellphone, went down into the wooded area of ​​Beit Gilo to Beit Jala. As part of the searches, which were also assisted by the army, a helicopter was launched into the air, accompanied by several skiers and observations.

Police stated his description: "Thin body height, height - 1.65, black hair color, blue eyes, wore a Guinness shorts and a black and blue gown coat, with a French beard."

Police also emphasized: "Anyone who knows anything about his whereabouts is asked to contact the police 100 hotline or Moriah police at 02-5683200."