Israel has detained a prominent member of the Jordanian parliament, Adad al-Adwan, due to his alleged involvement in smuggling arms and gold into the occupied West Bank. Al-Adwan is currently being held and interrogated by Israeli authorities. The Jordanian foreign ministry is acting swiftly to gather information on the situation.
Khalil Atiya, another well-known Jordanian legislator who opposes Israel openly, stated that the government would be held responsible if it failed to act promptly. While Israel shares close security ties with its Arab neighbor, political relations have soured over recent years because of disagreements on Palestinians' rights to statehood.
Israeli Foreign Minister addressed this issue by urging their counterpart in Jordan to take action against Imad Al-Adwan - a lawmaker arrested for attempting to smuggle dozens of guns into the West Bank. This arrest threatens to strain already tense relations between these two countries despite having signed a peace treaty nearly 30 years ago.
Footage aired by Israeli media showcased numerous handguns and rifles allegedly smuggled on a floor. Authorities claim that illegal weapons are flooding their area from neighboring countries like Jordan. Since the hard-line Israeli government took office last year, relationships with neighboring countries have continued deteriorating further.
This incident stresses the need for both nations involved – Israel and Jordan –to address critical issues within their relationship while working together towards maintaining regional stability and security during these trying times.