Israel decided Sunday to release Jordanian parliamentarian Imad Al-Adwan, who was arrested in April on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold through the Allenby Crossing on the Jordan River, Israel Hayom has learned.
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According to Jordanian reports, Al-Adwan attempted to smuggle in 200 guns and rifles destined for the West Bank. The Jordanian lawmaker has a history of anti-Israel rhetoric and support for Palestinian terror organizations.
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After Al-Adwan's arrest, Arab news outlets said that Jordan intervened on his behalf and mediated with Israel to secure his release. On Friday, reports said Al-Adqan met with his attorney. While under arrest, he was also visited by Jordan's Ambassador to Israel Rasan Al-Majli.
Early last week, the military court decided to extend Al-Adwan's detention by eight days.
The event is the latest cause of tension between Jerusalem and Amman, which recently criticized Israel for clashes on the Temple Mount during Ramadan and the counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria.
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