Security · Full coverage
Tunnel Dug from the Territories Toward Israel Found Near Jerusalem
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
50% center
Center 4Right 4
By אפרת פורשר
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Police found a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the al-Zaim checkpoint, dug from the Palestinian territories toward Israel. Two suspects, a Palestinian from al-Eizariya and an East Jerusalem resident in their 30s, were arrested and are being investigated for terror-related activity and illegal infiltration.
- 01Two men were arrested after a tunnel was found near the al-Zaim checkpoint.
- 02The tunnel was dug about 25 meters deep toward Israeli territory.
- 03Police found digging gear, water bottles, gloves, masks, and other equipment.
- 04DNA evidence led investigators to a suspect from al-Eizariya and one from East Jerusalem.
- 05Police suspect the tunnel was meant for terror activity and smuggling illegal entrants.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 8 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Tunnel Discovered Near Jerusalem Crossing, Two Suspects Held Over Terror Allegations
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Security Forces Uncover Tunnel Near al-Za'im Crossing, Two Suspects Arrested
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Tunnel Dug 25 Meters Deep Near Jerusalem Leads to Two Arrests
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Tunnel Unearthed Near al-Zaim Crossing, Two Suspects Arrested
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Two Suspects Arrested After Tunnel Found Near Az-Zaim Crossing
Related stories
Israeli Border Police Arrest Suspect Digging Tunnel Near Qalandiya Suspected for InfiltrationAug 17, 2026Israeli Border Police Arrest Two Attempting to Tunnel Under West Bank Barrier Near JerusalemAug 23, 2026Israeli Border Police Find Illegal Palestinian Hidden Behind Double Wall in Car Trunk Near JerusalemAug 9, 2026Israeli Forces Arrest Illegal Immigrants Including Suspected Imminent Terrorist at West Bank CheckpointsJul 15, 2026Jerusalem Police Arrest Burglary Suspects in Dramatic Tunnel StingJun 28, 2026Israeli Authorities Uncover Underground Tunnel Housing Illegal Workers in Tel Sheva RaidAug 9, 2026
