2023-12-22 10:12:13
Jerusalem Post: Smuggled Arms Seized In the Midst of Border Tension
IDF forces are conducting nightly activities in Judea and Samaria, seizing weapons and arresting suspects, mainly affiliated with Hamas. The recent raids have uncovered evidence of a disturbing Iranian plan to flood the region with advanced weapons. In the Jenin refugee camp, two boys were killed while attempting to deliver a side bomb to terrorists, which accidentally exploded.
Meanwhile, in Jordan, an expanding arms and drug smuggling route from Syria has led to violent clashes with the Jordanian army. An alarming seizure on Monday revealed anti-tank RPG rocket launchers, grenade launchers, Iranian-made Fajer rockets, and other weapons. The smuggling is linked to Iran, raising concerns about the scope of the Iranian regime’s involvement.
Israel and Jordan have collaborated to address the smuggling issue, with special units and joint intelligence operations established to combat the threat. This collaboration has led to a significant increase in the seizure of weapons, with Iranian-made explosives among the findings. The smugglers are part of the Shiite axis and supplied by the Iranian regime, posing a regional security threat.
In addition to weapons, drug trafficking has also intensified, with the largest drug shipment ever seized in Jordan, including 5 million Captagon pills produced in Syria. The Jordanian government has vowed to take decisive action against the armed militias attempting to destabilize the border region.
This intensified security activity has drawn criticism from some Palestinians, who claim that the captured weapons were intended for use by “resistance fighters” against Israel. However, the scope and nature of the seized weapons raise concerns about the potential for escalation and regional instability.
The seizure and interception of weapons and drugs are essential for maintaining regional security and stability. It is crucial for all regional actors to collaborate in preventing the smuggling of weapons and drugs, which pose a significant threat not only to Jordan and Israel but to the entire region.
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