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Israeli citizen stands trial in Jordan as tensions simmer

Jordanian-Israeli relations have grown increasingly tense as Jordan tries an Israeli accused to illegally crossing the border and holds a military exercise simulating an Israeli invasion.

Mohammad Ersan
Mohammad Ersan
Dec 11, 2019
Israeli Konstantin Kotov stands in the defendants's cage next to a translator (R) during his trial in Amman on December 2, 2019. - Kotov, was arrested in neighbouring Jordan a month ago, is on trial for "illegal entry into the territory of the kingdom (Jordan) and possession of drugs for consumption," officials said. Illegal entry into Jordan is punishable by up to one year in prison, while possession of drugs carries a penalty of up to three. Kotov's arrest comes amid a cooling of ties between Israel and
Israeli Konstantin Kotov stands in the defendant's cage next to a translator (R) during his trial in Amman, Jordan, Dec. 2, 2019. — AHMAD ABDO/AFP via Getty Images

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