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Israeli Paddleboarder Detained in Jordan Returns Home
An Israeli citizen who crossed into Jordan on a paddleboard was detained by Jordanian naval forces and has since been released and returned to Israel. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Eilat, prompting Israeli defense authorities to warn the public against unauthorized border crossings.
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What happened
- 01An Israeli citizen detained in Jordan for paddleboarding across the maritime border has been released.
- 02The Israeli was apprehended by the Jordanian Navy in the Gulf of Eilat.
- 03Israeli and Jordanian security forces collaborated to secure the citizen's return.
- 04Israeli authorities warned the public against unauthorized border crossings into Jordan.
The IDF confirmed that working through official channels secured the individual's safe return.
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