Israel arrests Jordanian lawmaker on arms-smuggling charges
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A Jordanian lawmaker was arrested by Israeli authorities Saturday after allegedly attempting to smuggle gold and weapons into the occupied West Bank.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Sinan Majali said Jordanian officials were following the case "to find out the merits of the situation and address it as soon as possible." Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Israeli Foreign Ministry for comment.
The incident threatens to strain further the tense relations between Jordan and its neighbor Israel.
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