The two Sri Lankan women, who were detained two days ago by Israeli and Jordanian border guards while illegally entering Israeli from Jordan will be sent back to Jordan, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Israel said.

Ambassador Nimal Bandara said the identity of the two women has now been confirmed.

"The two Sri Lankans entered Israel illegally through the Jordanian border, so it was announced that they would be sent back to Jordan," he said.

“I will coordinate with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan regarding the safety and future affairs of both,” the ambassador added.