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Jordan Border Smuggling Threat Prompts Eilat Terror Attack Alerts

6/23/2026

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Shin Bet Warns

Local officials say smuggling routes along the Jordanian border could enable terrorist cells to infiltrate Eilat.
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned Eilat could face an Oct 7-style attack, though no concrete intelligence confirmed a threat.
Mayor Eli Lankri said Eilat is protected, prepared, and urged building national resilience before crises.
Regional Council head Hanan Ginat warned the eastern border is sensitive, risking terrorist smuggling routes.

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Israeli Navy Engages

A likely unmanned vessel entered the Gulf of Eilat three weeks ago, possibly a Houthi-linked test of Israeli naval readiness.
The Israeli Navy fired on the vessel, which then turned toward Jordan and remained there after the engagement.
ISA Director David Zini flagged Eilat’s geography as a weakness and ordered preparation without intelligence.
Mayor Eli Lankri said Eilat stays on high alert, well-protected and ready despite no threat.

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Shin Bet Warns

Local officials say smuggling routes along the Jordanian border could enable terrorist cells to infiltrate Eilat.
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned Eilat could face an Oct 7-style attack, though no concrete intelligence confirmed a threat.
Mayor Eli Lankri said Eilat is protected, prepared, and urged building national resilience before crises.
Regional Council head Hanan Ginat warned the eastern border is sensitive, risking terrorist smuggling routes.

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