Israeli Drifted to Jordan on Stand-Up Paddleboard Released and Returned to Israel

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An Israeli citizen who drifted from the Gulf of Eilat to Jordan yesterday was released by the Jordanians and returned to Israel. He was detained in Jordan after crossing the border by sea.

The citizen crossed the border into Jordan on a stand-up paddleboard and was detained by security forces in the country. He was later released and returned to Israel.