IDF Neutralizes Two Armed Infiltrators from Jordan Near Dead Sea
Israeli forces continue search for possible third suspect after cross-border shooting incident.
- Two individuals were killed by Israeli Defense Forces after crossing from Jordan and opening fire near Neot Kikar in the Dead Sea area.
- The attackers were reportedly wearing Jordanian military uniforms, though Jordan denies any military involvement.
- An IDF soldier and a reservist sustained light to moderate injuries during the exchange of fire.
- Israeli forces are conducting ground and aerial searches for a potential third assailant believed to have fled the scene.
- The incident has heightened security concerns along Israel's eastern border with Jordan.