Jerusalem, 15 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Border Police officers and fighters from the Matilan special unit arrested six suspects early Sunday after they crossed the Dead Sea into Israeli territory from Jordan aboard a rubber dinghy.
Security forces were dispatched to the area overnight after surveillance systems detected the boat approaching the Israeli shore. Troops launched extensive foot searches along the Dead Sea coastline near the community of Ovnat, supported by advanced observation equipment and forces from the regional brigade.
During the searches, officers spotted the six suspects disembarking from the dinghy and moving westward on foot. Forces moved in and arrested all six shortly afterward, preventing them from proceeding farther into Israel.
The operation ended without injuries to Israeli forces. Authorities did not immediately disclose the suspects’ identities, nationalities, or the circumstances surrounding the attempted crossing.