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Israeli Border Police Foil Tunnel Digging Near Jerusalem Separation Barrier

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 33 minutes ago

What happened

Israeli Border Police arrested a 36-year-old Palestinian near the Jerusalem separation barrier after stopping an attempted tunnel digging aimed at infiltrating Israel. The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in the area, with ongoing investigations and expected further arrests.

01Israeli Border Police stopped a tunnel digging near the Jerusalem separation barrier in Kalandiya.
02A 36-year-old Palestinian suspect was arrested after fleeing and leading police to the excavation site.
03The suspect admitted the tunnel was intended for infiltration into Israeli territory.
04Tools and buckets used for digging were found at the scene.
05A State Comptroller report revealed 39% of the Jerusalem separation line lacks physical barriers.
06Over 2,400 Palestinians were caught attempting to cross in early 2023, indicating security gaps.

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