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Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after citizens detained

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after citizens detained
The two Jordanians were detained by Israel after crossing the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge. (Shutterstock)
Updated 10 September 2019

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after citizens detained

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after citizens detained

AMMAN: Jordan has summoned the Israeli ambassador after two Jordanians were detained after crossing into the West Bank.

Abdulrahman Marei and Hiba Abdulbaqi were arrestedÌý after crossing the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, that connects to the Israeli occupied Palestinian territory.

Jordan's foreign ministry said TuesdayÌýthat it is using every diplomatic, political, and legal means to secure their release.

"The ministry also requested more details about the arrests and the charges leveled against the two, and demanded that their legal rights be protected, he added," spokesman Sufian Qudah said.Ìý

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