An IDF soldier was arrested on Sunday morning, 18 Tishrei 5774 after he was apprehended transporting 23 PA (Palestinian Authority) residents who wished to illegally cross into Green Line Israel. The soldier, who was driving a commercial vehicle, was apprehended at a routine inspection stop at the Sharon Interchange.

The soldier and his passengers were taken for questioning. Security officials will determine if any of the PA residents appear on wanted lists. The soldier’s vehicle was impounded.

The news of the arrest comes a day after a terrorist from the Kalkilye area who worked illegally inside Green Line Israel, in Bat Yam, murdered IDF soldier Sgt. Tomer Hazan HY”D.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)