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Israeli Swimmer Detained in Jordan Released After Day

An Israeli citizen who swam from Israel to Jordan was released on Sunday after being detained by Jordanian forces. The man had attempted to enter Jordan by swimming from the Gulf of Eilat into its territorial waters. Israeli security forces facilitated his safe return.

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What happened

01An Israeli citizen was released Sunday after being detained by Jordanian forces while swimming to Jordan.
02The Israeli national attempted to enter Jordan by swimming from the Gulf of Eilat.
03Israeli security forces worked to ensure the swimmer's safe return to Israel.
04The IDF stated that unauthorized border crossings are illegal and dangerous.

The IDF warned that unauthorized border crossings are illegal and dangerous.

Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original