Israeli sources reported, on Wednesday morning, that soldiers arrested 14 parsons trying to infiltrate into Israel from the Negev Desert area, south of the country.

The 14 were arrested during a sweep operation for the army in the area after receiving Intel-info of the infiltration attempt, the source added. 11 of the arrestees are Palestinians residents from the Gaza strip, one from Hebron and two Sudanese, all were transferred for investigation by the Israeli security forces.

The residents were attempting to enter Israel searching for work.