IDF Catches Two Suspects Who Infiltrated Israel from Lebanon

Emily Jones
07-22-2021

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JERUSALEM, Israel - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apprehended two suspects who infiltrated into Israel from Lebanon early Thursday morning.

“Following an extensive chase, IDF troops apprehended the two suspects who crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israeli territory overnight,” the military said in a statement.

“The suspects were apprehended adjacent to the border fence. Following initial questioning at the scene, the two appear to be job seekers,” the statement continued.

The infiltration comes amid rising tensions on the Lebanese border.  On Tuesday, Israel responded to a rare rocket attack from Lebanon by firing artillery shells into the country.

The rocket attack closely followed Israeli air strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups operating in Aleppo, Syria.

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Emily
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Emily Jones is a multi-media journalist for CBN News in Jerusalem. Before she moved to the Middle East in 2019, she spent years regularly traveling to the region to study the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, meet with government officials, and raise awareness about Christian persecution. During her college years, Emily served as president of Regent University's Christians United for Israel chapter and spoke alongside world leaders at numerous conferences and events. She is an active member of the Philos Project, an organization that seeks to promote positive Christian engagement with the Middle
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