The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed Sunday that they successfully intercepted an operation to illicitly transport explosives from Iran into Israel from Jordan.
The endeavor was reportedly disrupted by the combined efforts of the IDF's 417th Regional Brigade and operatives from the Matilan Border Police. The incident was said to have taken place south of the Sea of Galilee on July 24.
Israeli media is reporting that at the time of the seizure, the IDF military censors only permitted the disclosure of limited information about the nature of the confiscated materials.
The Times of Israel reported that authorities suspect that these explosives were intended for utilization by terrorist organizations within the West Bank.
On Thursday, the Shin Bet announced the arrest of four Arab Israelis in June for allegedly smuggling “a large number of quality weapons” into Israel. Reports indicate that these weapons were sourced from the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist group.
Israel's border with Jordan is notably more open than with other neighboring countries, often lacking substantial infrastructure and having limited security measures. Last month, Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced plans to build a more extensive barrier in the area.
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