In recent months, Israel has observed a notable upswing in the smuggling of standard weapons. These illicit incidents have manifested across diverse contexts, encompassing smuggling operations originating from the Jordanian border, as well as a linked incident involving Lebanese Hezbollah. Notably, the seized items included Iranian M-18 and Russian MON-50 Claymore-type mines.
In contrast with Israel’s other international borders, including those with Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, the Jordanian border has a comparatively lower level of security, attributable to its considerable length and lack of adequate fencing infrastructure. Consequently, it is susceptible to smuggling endeavors.
The salience of the seized standard mines is underscored by their intrinsic capacity to function as formidable force multipliers for Palestinian militants operating within their designated jurisdictions. As such, these events may portend an emerging security trend that merits in-depth examination.
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