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Jordanian Army Arrests Individual Swimming From Israel

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Jordan Reports Arrest of Israeli Swimmer; Six Detained Entering Israel

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Jordan claims its naval forces arrested an Israeli national who swam into its territorial waters on Saturday. The following night, Israeli troops detained six individuals who crossed into Israel from Jordan via the Dead Sea. Initial assessments indicate the six are migrant workers, not a security threat. Both incidents are under investigation.

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  • Jordanian naval forces arrested an Israeli national who swam into its waters on Saturday.
  • Six individuals were detained by IDF troops after crossing into Israel from Jordan via the Dead Sea.
  • The Jordanian account of the Israeli swimmer's arrest has not been independently verified.
  • Initial assessments suggest the six individuals entering Israel are migrant workers.
  • Both incidents occurred over the weekend and are currently under investigation.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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