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Israeli police stop about 70 Palestinians hiding in garbage truck trying to enter Israel
Updated On: 15 April, 2026 09:42 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP
Israeli police intercepted a garbage truck at a West Bank checkpoint and found around 70 Palestinians hiding inside, allegedly attempting to enter Israel in search of work. The men were detained for questioning, while the Israeli driver was arrested. The incident highlights growing economic hardship and restricted work access in the region

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About 70 Palestinian men were found hiding inside a garbage truck by Israeli police as they attempted to cross into Israel from the occupied West Bank, apparently in search of work. Israeli police released footage showing the back of the truck when it was being opened late Monday, revealing the men tightly crammed inside the truck's waste compartment. Police are seen in the video, some with their weapons drawn, surrounding the truck.
Some of the men inside raised their hands in the air or put them behind their heads as they were discovered and pulled out of the truck, one by one. Occasionally, a voice in Arabic can be heard commanding: "Eskot," or "Be silent." Israel's Defense Ministry said the men were "trying to infiltrate central Israel" and that they were stopped at a West Bank checkpoint.
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