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IDF Stops Weapons Smuggling, Arrests Two Near Jordan Border

8/25/2026

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Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police Jordan Border Unit stopped a weapons smuggling attempt at the Jordanian border.
Two Jericho residents in their 20s were arrested near Gesher Adam (Damiyah Bridge) with ten handguns buried in a bag.
The suspects were transferred to the Judea and Samaria District police headquarters for questioning.
Central Arava Regional Council head Meir Tzur said the Israel-Jordan wire-fence is open and poorly patrolled.

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Story summary

Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police Jordan Border Unit stopped a weapons smuggling attempt at the Jordanian border.
Two Jericho residents in their 20s were arrested near Gesher Adam (Damiyah Bridge) with ten handguns buried in a bag.
The suspects were transferred to the Judea and Samaria District police headquarters for questioning.
Central Arava Regional Council head Meir Tzur said the Israel-Jordan wire-fence is open and poorly patrolled.