Rehovot resident accused of attempting to enter Gaza Strip

A 23-year-old Rehovot resident was indicted for attempting to enter the Gaza Strip. According to the indictment, the young man was carrying a backpack with two kitchen knives, made it to the fence near Moshav Netiv HaAsara and attempted to cross the border.

An IDF force who identified him hurried toward him, fearing he would be captured by Hamas.

The young man was sent for psychiatric evaluation.