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IDF says it thwarted attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan via drone

By Emanuel Fabian 5 December 2025, 10:46 am
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Weapons seized by IDF troops following an attempted smuggling on the Jordanian border, late December 4, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF says it foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan into Israel using a drone.

The drone was identified last night crossing the border by the Israeli Air Force’s air traffic control.

According to the IDF, troops of the Yoav Regional Brigade scanned the area and located the drone, which was found to be ferrying nine pistols and numerous magazines.

The weapons were handed over to the police for further investigation.

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