IDF troops shoot dead two suspects trying to cross into Israel from Jordan

The IDF shot dead two suspects from Jordan who crossed into Israel near the northern town of Beit She’an, the Kan public broadcaster reports.

The two suspects were part of a group of eight who were trying to cross into Israel together. The other six suspects were arrested by Israeli troops.

The eight were identified by IDF cameras, and troops nearby were alerted. When the soldiers arrived at the scene, two of the suspects jumped out of the bushes. The sudden movement led the troops to believe that they were under threat, so they opened fire.

The pair of suspects succumbed to their wounds, while the other six were taken into custody for questioning.

Citing an initial IDF assessment, Kan says that all of the suspects appeared to be migrants looking for work.

No IDF soldiers were injured during the incident.