Smuggling

Smuggling truck to Gaza

IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy

An IDF officer is indicted for allegedly smuggling goods into Gaza for millions, facing charges including aiding the enemy and taking bribes.

Hundreds of thousands in cash

How a network involving senior officers smuggled goods into Gaza

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against a Rahat resident and senior IDF commanders, for aiding the enemy in war and smuggling goods into Gaza during wartime.

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.

Attempt to smuggle oil disguised as aid foiled

An attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of engine oil disguised as humanitarian aid was thwarted; the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories continues his enforcement policy and has ordered the suspension of UNDP aid shipments to the Gaza Strip

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

COGAT informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling detected at the Kerem Shalom Crossing within humanitarian aid shipments coordinated by the agency.

Supreme Court rules:

Shin Bet Chief's brother to be released to house arrest

The Supreme Court rejected the prosecution’s appeal and upheld the release to house arrest of Bezalel Zini, accused in a Gaza smuggling case.

ISA chief's brother to be released to house arrest

A judge at the Beersheba District Court ordered Betzalel Zini released to house arrest. The State Prosecution is expected to appeal the decision.

Serious Indictment:

IDF officer charged with aiding smuggling to Gaza

The officer, along with four other individuals, is charged with bringing millions of shekels of merchandise into Gaza.

Suspicion:

Senior Shin Bet figure involved in smuggling goods to Gaza

Senior Shin Bet official suspected of involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza in exchange for large sums of money, report says.

'Will shake the system'

Serious development in the smuggling to Gaza case

An indictment will soon be filed against one of the individuals involved in the smuggling of goods to the Gaza Strip, with the value of the goods estimated at hundreds of millions of shekels.

US headquarters:

Suspicion of a new smuggling to Gaza affair

Senior criminals allegedly bribed foreign staff at the US headquarters to smuggle banned goods into Gaza for large sums of money.

Gaza smuggling case

Transcripts of Bezalel Zini's interrogation revealed

Bezalel Zini admitted during his interrogation that his subordinate, Aviel Ben David, suggested that he participate in smuggling goods into Gaza and even reported to him about carrying out such operations.

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Attempt to smuggle tobacco into Gaza inside canned goods foiled

At the Kerem Shalom crossing, an unusual attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as canned grapes was foiled.

Under the haze

Half of drone smuggling attempts on Egypt border succeed

Poor visibility and the heavy haze that affected the area served as ideal cover for smugglers, who managed to infiltrate a large number of drones into Israeli territory.

Indictment filed against Zini for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

State Prosecutor’s Office files two indictments involving smuggling goods into Gaza. Zini's attorney: 'These were only cigarettes - allegations of aiding the enemy are unfounded.'

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Israeli citizens and reserve soldiers among those charged in massive smuggling case which helped the Hamas terror group regain power during the US-brokered ceasefire.

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Security forces chase suspects on Egyptian border

After a chase coordinated by a joint security forces operations center, three suspects involved in smuggling across the western border were arrested, along with off-road vehicles and drone equipment.

The State Attorney's shocking order against Bezalel Zini

Amit Isman ordered the addition of a section "aiding the enemy in war" to the indictment against Bezalel Zini, a charge which could carry the death penalty, for cigarette smuggling.

Suspected cigarette smuggling

Police conclude investigation into relative of David Zini

Investigation of Shin Bet chief’s relative suspected of smuggling to Gaza has been completed.

New development in case against Shin Bet chief's relative

Prosecutor's Statements to be filed against two suspects in goods-smuggling case involving relative of ISA chief David Zini.

Amid smuggling accusations:

Bedouin battalion removed from Gaza border crossing

Following reports of smuggling involving soldiers and commanders, the IDF reassigned the battalion from Kerem Shalom to reduce risk and refresh forces.

Relative of Shin Bet director suspected of smuggling into Gaza

A court cleared for publication that a relative of Shin Bet Director David Zini is suspected of smuggling goods into Gaza with possible terror-related use; authorities stress the director is not implicated.

Indictments to be filed in 'security case'

Eleven suspects to be indicted for involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza, report says.

Cleared for publication:

Israel investigating large-scale scandal of smuggling into Gaza

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court has lifted a publication ban to allow disclosure that a broad investigation is underway into the alleged smuggling of goods from Israel into Gaza, reportedly involving Israeli citizens.

Helicopter malfunction prevents smuggling drone interception

An attack helicopter on a test flight arrived to intercept a drone smuggling arms from Egypt, but the interception failed due to a weapons malfunction.

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Drone hidden near Nahal Rahaf found carrying marijuana

As part of an operation by the Rotem District Police, a drone that had been concealed in an open area near Nahal Rahaf was located carrying 8.6 kilograms of marijuana.

Smuggling ring busted

Smugglers tapped IDF comms, smuggled machine guns from Egypt

Shin Bet, IDF, and police arrest smuggling network that would smuggle weapons from Egypt to Israel using drones.

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.

Unusual incident on Egyptian border

An Israeli-Bedouin citizen was killed by gunfire from an IDF soldier and an armed civilian after being identified by them as a suspect in smuggling activities in a closed military area.

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.

IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling

IDF troops and the Air Force thwarted 130 UAV smuggling attempts in one month, seizing 85 weapons as part of a tech-driven crackdown on cross-border crime.

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.

Report reveals:

Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza

Soldiers from the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion allegedly smuggled hundreds of thousands of shekels worth in cigarrettes into the Gaza Strip using military vehicles and aid trucks.

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Police foil massive smuggling attempt disguised as toilet paper

Two residents of the Galilee were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 80,000 packs of cigarettes from Dubai disguised as paper products.

Security officials warn:

Aid truck inspections not airtight, smuggled items reach Hamas

Defense echelon warns of failures in process of inspecting aid trucks entering Gaza for smuggled items, amount of equipment reaching Hamas rising in parallel to increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Growing concern:

Haredi youth recruited to smuggle illegal substance abroad

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

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Israeli indicted for smuggling weapons after high-speed chase

Israeli resident faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling firearms from Jordan and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

3 Bedouins indicted for smuggling drugs to Gaza using drones

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against three Israeli citizens for smuggling drugs and cigarettes to the Gaza Strip using drones.

Report:

US is considering drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels, even without the consent of the Mexican government.

Phones with Hamas-supporting material smuggled into IDF base

2 workers were caught illegally concealing phones containing material supporting Hamas and ISIS into the Tel Nof airbase.

Lawyer tries to smuggle phone, found carrying a weapon

Prison Service soldiers catch a Palestinian Arab lawyer trying to smuggle a cell phone to his imprisoned brother, investigation finds he is carrying a weapon and indictment is filed against him.

In complex mission:

Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

The ISA and Police uncovered a substantial smuggling ring from the Negev and Judea and Samaria that would smuggle large sums of weapons from Jordan to Judea and Samaria.

Smuggling attempt thwarted:

IDF fires at terrorist drone entering Gaza from Israel

IDF aircraft attacks drone and two terrorists in Gaza, reporting repeated smuggling attempts of weapons using drones.

IDF shoots down drone crossing from Egypt

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

Jordan:

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

A Jordanian court sentenced a former parliament member, who smuggled hundreds of guns into Israel, to ten years in prison.

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Drone crossing into Israel from Egypt is intercepted, IDF forces discover it carried four rifles and a pistol.

Network smuggling SIM cards to prisoners uncovered

Prisoner in central Israel caught with large number of SIM cards in his cell; additional calling cards, weapon, and funds found in home of affiliated woman.

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

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

IDF eliminates Hamas smuggling commander

IDF eliminates a Hamas smuggling commander; eliminates approximately 45 terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip.

Security forces intercept explosives shipment from Gaza

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle explosives from the Gaza Strip, hidden within a clothing delivery.

Three UN workers attempt to smuggle cocaine into Israel

Three UN workers were caught at the Israel-Jordan border with liquid cocaine disguised as perfume-making kits.

Airport employee arrested for smuggling Georgians into Israel

Suspects allegedly gave Georgian residents airport worker uniforms before reaching passport control in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Snakes on a plane:

Israeli caught smuggling over 70 rare and dangerous reptiles

Police found sacks and socks filled with snakes, giant anacondas, turtles, and rare lizards in a Ramat Gan resident's luggage.

Watch: 10 illegal infiltrators found behind vehicle's false wall

Resident of Israeli Arab city stopped by Border Police. Search of his vehicle finds 10 people being smuggled into the country.

IDF soldier arrested while smuggling PA Arabs in his car

Off-duty Netzah Yehuda battalion suspected of illegally transporting 2 Arabs into Israel illegally

Gulf of Oman:

British Royal Navy foils Iranian arms smuggling operation

The smuggling vessel attempted to navigate to Iranian waters but was stopped by a team of Royal Marines, who boarded it.

Second smuggling this week at Israel-Lebanon border

IDF soldiers thwarted a drug smuggling worth approximately two million NIS and apprehended an individual suspected of the smuggling

Three arrested for importing weapons parts hidden in toys

Joint operation reveals: Toys sent in packages from abroad are found to contain weapons parts.

Texas: 46 people found dead in semi truck

At least 46 migrants were found dead in the back of a semi truck. Incident being treated as a suspected case of human smuggling.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling in Jordan Valley

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