Jordanian MP arrested by Israel for alleged gun-smuggling

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Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan has been arrested by Israel for allegedly trying to smuggle weapons into the occupied West Bank. Israeli authorities reportedly found 12 machine guns and 270 other types of firearms. Jordan and Israel officially established ties after signing a peace treaty in 1994, but their relationship has recently been strained over violence between Israeli security forces and Palestinians on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount holy site in Jerusalem, of which Jordan is custodian.
- Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling BBC
- Israel arrests Jordanian MP for trying to smuggle 200 guns into West Bank, says Amman The Times of Israel
- Israel arrests Jordanian lawmaker on arms-smuggling charges Fox News
- Jordan says MP held by Israel over alleged arms, gold smuggling Al Jazeera English
- FM Cohen: We don’t hold Jordan responsible for its MP’s weapons smuggling attempt The Times of Israel
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