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Eight IDF soldiers said briefly detained after accidently crossing into Jordan
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View of the border area between Israel and Jordan, near Hamat Gader, southern Golan Heights, on November 28, 2024. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
Eight IDF soldiers were briefly detained by Jordanian forces after accidentally crossing the border in a recent incident, Sky News Arabia reports.
The incident occurred on August 27, the report says, noting the soldiers were returned to Israel shortly after being detained.
The report, citing a Jordanian official, does not give details as to why the soldiers crossed the border,
There is no immediate comment from the IDF.
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