Israel Announces Arrest of Four Individuals Near Jordanian Border

On Friday evening, the Israeli army arrested four individuals attempting to infiltrate Palestinian territories via the border with Jordan in the Yarmouk area.

Identity and Initial Investigations:
The Israeli army radio reported that the detainees are foreign nationals and unarmed. Preliminary investigations suggest they are migrant workers.

Military Deployment and Security Measures:
Israeli forces from the Valleys Brigade rushed to the area, conducted a sweep, and arrested the suspects before they crossed the fence. Additionally, troops from the Gilad Division are deployed along the border fence.

Closure of Border Crossings:
Following a security incident that resulted in the killing of two Israeli soldiers by a driver transporting humanitarian aid from Jordan to Gaza, Israel closed the sole crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. The Airports Authority announced the closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing until further notice, while the Jordan River crossing in the north was also closed. The Rabin crossing in the south remains open for workers only.