The tunnel, approximately 25 meters deep (82 feet), was dug from the direction of the West Bank toward Israeli territory, the police statement said

Defense Minister Israel Katz also said Israel will not withdraw from the territories the IDF captured in Syria either. 'This is the security doctrine. The IDF must be on the enemy's turf and protect the communities from within the territory itself,' he said

According to local security sources, southern Israel's isolated communities, situated along an extensive border without a continuous security barrier, require a change in the security doctrine, warning that smuggling from Jordan is not just criminal, but serves as a foundation for terrorist activity