Dubai authorities have denied reports that there were two Israeils who have been jailed in the emirate.

Rumors surfaced on social media that the two took photos of a government building and were allegedly detained.

“Dubai Police denied that two Israelis are being detained in Dubai and dismissed the rumors as incorrect,” said a statement from the Dubai Media Office.

The rumor furthered that a certain member of the Jewish community ‘confirmed’ that the arrest took place.

Dubai Police denied that two Israelis are being detained in Dubai and dismissed the rumours as incorrect.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 15, 2020