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Israeli Security Forces Respond to Possible Armed Infiltration in Eilat from East

Jul 16, 2024, 08:33 AM

Israeli security forces are responding to a possible terrorist infiltration in Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city. Reports indicate that multiple armed attackers may have entered the city from the east, possibly from Jordan or the Egyptian border. Police have set up roadblocks and are conducting a major security operation, including the deployment of armored vehicles and helicopters. Several individuals have been detained near Highway 12, though it is unclear if they are the suspected infiltrators. The situation remains fluid as authorities continue their investigation. Israeli journalist Hallel Bitton Rosen reported that police are flooding the area with forces, including troops dispatched by helicopter.