Immigration10/26/2026

Underground Route for Illegal Entry Discovered Near Al-Ram: 36 Arrested

The Israel Border Police and the IDF discovered an underground route near Al-Ram that, according to police suspicions, was used for illegal entry from Judea and Samaria into Israel. Thirty-two people suspected of being in the country unlawfully were arrested, along with four additional suspects accused of assisting their entry.

Key facts

•Location: Al-Ram and Beit Hanina area
•Publication date: October 26, 2026
•Thirty-two alleged unlawful residents were arrested
•Four additional people are suspected of assisting the entry
•All 36 people were transferred for questioning
•The case number and statutory provisions were not specified

How the Route Was Discovered

The operation was conducted on the night before October 26, 2026, based on intelligence. It involved personnel from the Border Police’s Northern Battalion in the Jerusalem District, the undercover unit, and forces from the IDF’s Binyamin Brigade.

Passage Through the Sewage System

According to the police, the underground route was constructed using existing sewage infrastructure. A commercial vehicle parked over the opening concealed it: the passage could be entered through the vehicle itself. The route led into Israeli territory in the Beit Hanina area.

The Arrests and Investigation

Security forces located 32 people who allegedly crossed the border using this route. Four others were arrested on suspicion of assisting their entry. All those arrested were transferred for further questioning by the Border Police’s Investigations and Intelligence Unit in the Jerusalem District.

The Legal Status of the Case

Investigators continue to identify those involved in operating the passage and organizing the illegal entry. The source does not report the filing of indictments, a court decision, or the statutory provisions applied. Accordingly, at this stage, the arrests reflect the suspicions of law enforcement authorities, not guilt established by a court.

What this means for you

The report indicates that responsibility may be examined not only in relation to people who do not hold residence permits, but also in relation to those suspected of organizing or facilitating their entry. However, an arrest does not itself constitute a conviction: the future status of each person arrested will depend on the results of the investigation and possible legal proceedings.

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