weapons smuggling

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons smuggler in central Gaza

Terrorist Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain, involved in supplying weapons for terror attacks, killed in precision strike.

Significant smuggling op. foiled, 3 Bedouins arrested

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan into Israel using a drone. Three Bedouin residents of the Negev were arrested and indicted.

For rocket production

Hamas' new smuggling route exposed

The organization has abandoned its old methods of smuggling through tunnels and trucks, now using dedicated containers that float on the sea to transfer strategic materials into the Gaza Strip.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Drone approaching from east located, weapons confiscated, security forces confirm.

IDF intercepts weapons-smuggling drone

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle ten firearms.

IDF intercepts aerial weapons smuggling attempt

IDF intercepts drones crossing into Israeli territory bearing weapons.

Despite ceasefire: Hamas rebuilding military capacity in Gaza

IDF identifies three main channels through which Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Two deadly attacks carried out with guns smuggled into Israel

The indictment against a Bedouin smuggling cell includes grave data on the phenomenon of weapons smuggling across Israel’s borders with Egypt and Jordan.

IDF omits important detail

Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

A police official told the Knesset that a drone smuggling weapons from Egypt crossed the border twice before being intercepted, a detail omitted from the IDF’s official report on the incident.

Top arms smuggler hit with rare administrative arrest warrant

The Shin Bet and police arrested a Bir Hadaj resident accused of leading a drone-based weapons smuggling network, prompting Defense Minister Israel Katz to sign a rare administrative detention order.

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

Suspects attempt to smuggle weapons, ram soldiers

IDF soldiers fire towards suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Jordan, ram soldiers.

In the service of Hamas:

Arab Israelis transfer weapons to Judea and Samaria

ISA uncovers network of Israeli Arabs who transferred weapons, funds, to Judea and Samaria under direction of Turkey-based Hamas terrorist.

Report:

Hamas stockpiling weapons around the world for post-war use

According to a Kan News report, Hamas has begun storing advanced weapons in Africa, Yemen, and other friendly states to smuggle later into strategic locations, undermining disarmament initiatives.

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares area near Egypt-Israel border to be closed military zone, changes open-fire protocols and classification of drone smuggling threat.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Mount Hermon

IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.

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Netanyahu takes action on drone threat from Egypt

Security forces succeed in shooting down only about half the weapons-smuggling drones infiltrating the Egypt-Israel border, sources say.

Emergency Knesset session: 'Enemy is arming itself from within'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'

MK Sukkot demands action on drone weapons smuggling from Egypt

MK Tzvi Sukkot has sent an urgent letter to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Boaz Bismuth, requesting the committee convene an emergency session and summon representatives from all relevant security agencies to formulate a comprehensive plan to stop weapons smuggling via drones from Egypt into Israel.

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Drone entering Israel from the west attempts to bring weapons into Israel, is seized by security forces.

IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

IDF says troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt on the eastern border on Thursday night, intercepting a drone carrying seven handguns. The weapons were handed over to security authorities.

Foiled:

Double attempt to smuggle weapons from Egypt thwarted by IDF

IDF troops confiscate 24 weapons brought into Israel via drone and vehicle near the Egyptian border.

Germany:

Trial begins for suspected Hamas members over weapons smuggling

Trial commences in Germany for four individuals accused of being members of Hamas and suspected of orchestrating weapons stockpiles across Europe.

Yemeni government thwarts smuggling of weapons to Houthis

US Central Command says that the internationally recognized Yemeni government had thwarted an attempt to smuggle Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels on February 12.

IDF shoots down drone crossing from Egypt

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 13 weapons and ammunition from Egypt via drone.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

At the Janta Crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, IAF planes strike weapons smuggling infrastructure serving Hezbollah terror group.

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Site near Jousieh Crossing used to transfer weapons from Syria to Hezbollah through the terrorist group's 4400 Unit struck by IAF.

Ammunition found in Gaza convoy along humanitarian aid route

IDF announces that convoy searched due to suspicious activity was found to contain bags with weapons ammunition. The convoy was traveling internally in Gaza and not through the humanitarian aid crossings at the Israel-Gaza border.

Strike on Syria-Lebanon border area used for weapons smuggling

Overnight, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in the Jousieh border crossing the northern Beqaa area which is used to smuggle weapons from Syria to Hezbollah.

Syria claims:

5 Syrian soldiers killed in IDF airstrike in Damascus

Reported strike comes as IDF moves to counter Iranian efforts to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.

Foreign Minister:

'Iran smuggles weapons into Judea and Samaria through Jordan'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran and the IRGC of smuggling weapons into Judea and Samaria through the Jordanian border to foment violence and terrorism in the region.

Security forces confirm:

Claymore mines have reached Judea and Samaria

The mines are well-known for their use in the American military and represent a technological advancement over the improvised devices currently encountered in the hands of terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Tracks used to smuggle large amount of weapons in wagon-like vehicles into Gaza found.

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Senior Hamas leader, weapons smuggler eliminated

Azmi Abu Daqqa was actively involved in the smuggling of weapons and terror funds in the Gaza Strip.

Shoulder-mounted missile seized in north

Police find Matador missile, grenades, and ammunition in vehicle in the Galilee in effort to stop illegal weapons trade and smuggling.

Jordan Valley:

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 50 weapons into Jordan Valley area, IDF maps home of terrorist involved in shooting attack.

Network of Hezbollah operatives in Israel exposed

4 citizens arrested on suspicion of receiving weapons, explosives from Hezbollah for use in criminal acts.

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

IDF forces confiscate M-16 rifle, take suspects for questioning.

Report: Jordanian MP caught smuggling weapons into Israel

Israeli authorities arrest Jordanian lawmaker reportedly caught smuggling hundreds of guns, hundreds of pounds of gold, into Israel.

Security forces thwart weapons-smuggling attempt

IDF, Israel Police and Israel Border Police forces thwarted attempt to smuggle handguns, apprehend suspect.

Suspect arrested at airport

Attempted smuggling of weapons from Lebanon to Israel thwarted

Cooperation between police and IDF leads to foiling of the smuggling of 20 guns and the arrest of four suspects.

US Navy says it intercepted weapons smuggling near Gulf of Oman

US Navy's Fifth Fleet says attempt to smuggle over 50 tons of weapons was intercepted earlier this week.

IDF thwarts weapons-smuggling attempt in Jordan Valley

IDF, Israel Border Police and “Yagal” Unit forces thwarted a smuggling attempt of five weapons in the Jordan Valley area.

Dozens of guns seized in thwarting of weapons smuggling

34 guns, 36 M-16 weapons assemblies, 56 M-16 parts seized after smugglers spotted at the Jordanian border.

Jordan Valley:

Weapons smuggling attempt thwarted

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle large amount of weapons into Israeli territory.

Security forces foil handgun-smuggling attempt

Israeli security forces locate and confiscate over two dozen handguns in Jordan Valley area.

IDF foils smuggling of 10 guns at Jordanian border

3 arrested in bust of weapons-smuggling operation over the weekend.

Security forces thwart smuggling attempt near Dead Sea

IDF, Israel Police, foil attempt to smuggle 400,000 NIS worth of weapons near Dead Sea.

Hamas sea-smuggling attempt thwarted at Egyptian border

Vessel with supplies meant for Hamas seized while attempting to reach Gaza.

Attempt by Israelis to smuggle weapons from Jordan thwarted

IDF spots 2 suspects approaching Israel from Jordan with multiple guns and amnunition.

Security forces foil weapons smuggling attempt from Jordan

IDF Israel Police foil weapons smuggling attempt in southern Israel, confiscating weapons and arresting would-be smugglers.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling in Jordan Valley

Security forces thwart attempted smuggling on Israel-Jordan border, confiscate handguns.

Two arrested after foiled attempt to smuggle 4,000 bullets

Security forces thwart substantial weapon smuggling attempt from Israel into Palestinian Authority territory.

IDF foils weapons smuggling from Lebanon

Suspects from Lebanon throw bag containing guns, ammunition into Israeli territory.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF and Israel Police foil attempt to smuggle weapons worth a quarter of a million shekel into Israel.

Israel thwarts weapons smuggling near Jordanian border

Israeli forces arrest gun-runner in Jordan Valley, netting assault rifles and handguns.

Attempted smuggling of 7,000 bullets to Gaza thwarted

Customs officials in southern Israel discover 7,000 9mm bullets hidden in rolls of insulation material.