DUBAI: The Jordanian Armed Forces thwarted an attempt by an individual to illegally cross the country’s northern border, state news agency Petra reported on Wednesday.
The suspect was apprehended and referred to the relevant authorities. The incident follows similar infiltration attempts last week on both the eastern and northern borders of the country.
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Jordanian army foils infiltration attempt on northern border
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Jordanian army foils infiltration attempt on northern border
- The Jordanian Armed Forces thwarted an attempt by an individual to illegally cross the country’s northern border, state news agency Petra reported on Wednesday
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager near Bethlehem
- The 17-year-old was taken to a local health center but died soon after
- Over 1,000 Palestinians, including militants, have been killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the start of the Gaza war in late 2023
LONDON: The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager in Tuqu town, southeast of Bethlehem, on Monday.
Tayseer Abu Mifreh, head of Tuqu’s council, said Israeli soldiers raided the village and fired indiscriminately, seriously injuring Ammar Yaser Sabbah with a live round to the chest. According to Wafa news agency, the 17-year-old was taken to a local health center for first aid, but he died from his injury soon after.
Over 1,000 Palestinians, including militants, have been killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the start of the Gaza war in late 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
During the same period, 43 Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed in Palestinian attacks in the West Bank, according to official Israeli figures.
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