Security forces, working with inspectors at the Allenby Crossing, foiled an attempt by two Palestinians holding Jordanian citizenship to transfer 12 million shekels in cash to terror organizations in the West Bank. The two were arrested and the money was seized by investigators from the Border Police intelligence and investigations division operating under the regional command.
According to intelligence received from the IDF Central Command intelligence unit, forces at the Allenby Crossing prepared in advance for the suspects’ arrival. A military unit from the Jordan Valley Brigade and customs officials took part in the arrest. A search of the suspects’ suitcases uncovered 12 million shekels in cash, including Israeli and foreign banknotes. A court extended the suspects’ detention pending the filing of indictments.
Border Police West Bank District Commander Chief Superintendent Nisso Guetta said, “Our fighters are working shoulder to shoulder with the other security agencies in the sector, with determination and persistence, deep inside hostile areas, to cut off the oxygen of terror: the money. This incident, which led to the exposure of funds intended for terror, is part of a broad effort to disrupt the financing routes of terror organizations.”
Guetta added, “Only recently, together with other security forces, we managed to seize large sums totaling millions of shekels across the West Bank. We will continue to act with full force and close cooperation to safeguard the security of Israel’s citizens.”
First published: 17:20, 01.18.26