An Egyptian national crossed the border fence into Israel near Nitzana overnight, and IDF troops detained him. Arutz Sheva reported that preliminary findings from the Shin Bet investigation show he was carrying no weapons but had nationalist motives.
The outlet also reported growing suspicion that the man had intended to carry out a terror attack. Investigators are still examining the circumstances of the incident.
The IDF said its surveillance systems identified the man after he crossed from Egyptian territory into Israel. Soldiers sent to the scene arrested him and handed him to security forces for further questioning. The IDF Spokesperson first announced the arrest and said lookouts had seen the man cross in the Nitzana sector.
"The IDF views the incident with severity and continues to maintain a high level of defensive readiness in the area," the military said. It added that the incident is under investigation.
