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Arutz ShevaSecurity

Six Suspects Detained After Crossing Jordan Border via Dead Sea

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Hebrew · 6 newsrooms covering

Six individuals were arrested by the IDF after crossing the border from Jordan to Israel overnight using inflatable boats on the Dead Sea. The suspects were detected disembarking near the community of Evenat and heading west. Initial assessments indicate they were likely migrant workers attempting illegal entry, not a security threat. The incident is currently under investigation.

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  • Six individuals were arrested by the IDF after crossing from Jordan to Israel via the Dead Sea.
  • The suspects used inflatable boats to reach a shore near the community of Evenat.
  • IDF soldiers identified the group disembarking and proceeding westward on foot.
  • Initial assessments suggest the individuals were migrant workers, not a security threat.
  • The circumstances of the border crossing are under investigation.
Six Suspects Detained After Crossing Jordan Border via Dead Sea
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Six individuals were apprehended by the IDF after crossing the border from Jordan into Israel overnight using inflatable boats on the Dead Sea. Soldiers identified the suspects disembarking onto a shore near the community of Evenat and proceeding westward on foot. Following a search of the area, all six were located and arrested. Initial assessments suggest the group were not attempting an infiltration for security reasons, but rather were migrant workers seeking illegal entry into Israel. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

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