Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Women Trafficked Through Jordan Border for Forced Prostitution in Israel
People are being tricked into going to Israel for jobs, but instead, they're forced into prostitution.
Traffickers lure them from places like Palestine and Eastern Europe, promising good pay.
They use the Jordan border to get them in.
Once in Israel, these people are abused, have their documents taken away, and can't leave.
The traffickers are taking advantage of problems in the world and a busy border.
It is very dangerous.
Human trafficking gangs are smuggling women from various countries into Israel via the Jordan border, promising high-paying jobs.
Victims are primarily from war-torn or impoverished areas, including Palestine, Eastern Europe, and African countries.
Traffickers often use the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border point and exploit frequent pauses in international flights.
Victims face forced prostitution, abuse, document confiscation, and isolation, with some being thrown onto the streets for perceived underperformance.
With increased enforcement at the Egyptian border, trafficking has shifted to the Jordanian route, with reported high success rates.
- Who
- Women from Palestine, Eastern Europe, and African countries are targeted, lured by traffickers.
- What
- Human trafficking of women into Israel for forced prostitution.
- When
- Ongoing, with reports of increased activity since the Russian invasion and incidents in 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- Victims are trafficked through the Jordan border into Israel, with specific mention of the Sheikh Hussein Bridge.
- Why
- Exploiting vulnerability and poverty, traffickers promise jobs and a better life, but instead force victims into prostitution and abuse.
Victim Advocates
Border Security Advocates
Focus
Victim Advocates
Prioritize victim safety, support, and prosecution of traffickers.
Border Security Advocates
De-emphasize border security and focus on humanitarian aid for those trafficked.
- Route
- Jordan border (Sheikh Hussein Bridge)
- Target Countries
- Palestine, Eastern Europe, African countries
- Promised Jobs
- High-paying jobs, up to NIS 65,000 monthly
- Outcome
- Forced prostitution, abuse, document confiscation, isolation
- Trafficker Tactics
- Telegram recruitment, hotel stays in Amman, $1000 border crossing requirement
- Reported Success Rate
- 80% success rate for crossing the Jordan border