Hebrew Media Warns: A Ground Infiltration from Yemen toward “Israel” via Jordan Is No Longer Unthinkable
The scenario of small cells and precise timing dominates security discussions within the occupation entity
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The Hebrew website Yom Yom revealed growing concerns within the security establishment of the occupation entity over a potential ground infiltration scenario carried out by Ansar Allah (the Houthis) or other resistance factions, involving movement on foot from Jordanian territory. The site described this development as no longer as far-fetched as it once was.
The report explained that the danger of this scenario does not lie in the size of the attacking force, but in its ability to cause widespread disruption and paralyze vital routes within minutes, relying on small groups, precise timing, and the exploitation of sensitive geographic vulnerabilities.
From a Theoretical Assumption to a Potential Operational Model
The Hebrew site noted that this type of operation is now being discussed within Israeli security circles as a realistic operational model rather than a merely theoretical possibility, given its psychological and economic repercussions, which could outweigh its direct battlefield impact.
International Media and Military Preparations on the Eastern Border
The report added that this discourse is no longer confined to Hebrew media, as international outlets have begun addressing what they described as an “ambiguous threat” related to infiltration via Jordan, alongside reports of Israeli military drills and preparations in that area.
The Arava Valley Incident: A Practical Warning
This scenario turned into a tangible field incident on the evening of January 28, 2026, when occupation surveillance systems detected armed movements near the border in the Arava Valley area, prompting the declaration of the highest level of alert.
Israeli measures at the time included extensive search operations using fighter jets, helicopters, and drones, as well as the closure of Highway 90 and the entrances and exits of the city of Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat).
Israeli Army: A Simulation Very Close to a Real Event
According to later announcements, the incident was found to have resulted from a Jordanian pursuit of a smuggling network that had breached the border fence. However, the occupation army described the incident as “a simulation very close to a real event,” stressing that such a scenario cannot be ruled out in the future.
