Israel and Jordan on Monday took part in an earthquake preparedness training exercise in the Beit Shean area despite strained relations surrounding the recent escalation in Islamic violence in Yerushalayim, particularly the Old City.

The training event took place in Kibbutz Mesilot, with the participation of Homefront Command officers and soldiers from the IDF and Jordan, working on structures that were demolished for the purpose of the training drill.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)