Palestinian Caught Trying To Infiltrate Israel From Gaza
A Palestinian man was caught trying to infiltrate Israel from Gaza.
The man was caught by an Israel Defense Forces patrol after being seen from above, according to Israeli media reports. He attempted to enter Israel near Kibbutz Kissufim, which is near central Gaza.
He was carrying a knife. The man was detained and taken for questioning.
It is not known if he entered via an undiscovered tunnel from Gaza to Israel.
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