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AlarabSecurity

Eight Palestinians Found Hidden in Fuel Tank Near Jerusalem

Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba

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Border Guard forces found eight Palestinians from the West Bank hiding inside a fuel tank on a pickup truck at the Meitarim crossing near Jerusalem. They were attempting to enter Israel when discovered during a weekend security operation. The individuals were found concealed within the tank.

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  • Eight Palestinians were found hidden inside a fuel tank near Jerusalem.
  • They were attempting to enter Israel when discovered by Border Guard forces.
  • The discovery occurred at the Meitarim crossing during a weekend security operation.
  • The individuals were from the West Bank and concealed in a vehicle's fuel tank.

Border Guard forces discovered eight Palestinians from the West Bank who were attempting to enter Israel by hiding inside a fuel tank loaded onto a vehicle. The discovery was made at the "Meitarim" crossing near Jerusalem during a security operation over the weekend. Border Guard fighters stopped a pickup truck carrying a large fuel tank in its bed after it aroused their suspicion. A search of the vehicle revealed the eight individuals concealed within the tank.

The Palestinians were attempting to enter Israel when they were apprehended. The incident occurred near Jerusalem.

AlarabArab · Nazareth

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