Smuggling

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Israeli forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapon components into Gaza by sea

May 11, 2022

Three Palestinian suspects were arrested when they tried to cross into Egyptian waters; subsequent questioning revealed they were working for Hamas, according to the Israeli Navy.

An Israeli Navy vessel off the coast of Gaza during Operation "Protective Edge" on July 28, 2014. Photo by Edi Israel/Flash90.

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Two suspects arrested in bust of arms shipment from Jordan

May 2, 2022

The suspects, both residents of Bethlehem, were on their way to Judea and Samaria with 20 handguns worth some $150,000, according to police.

A shipment of handguns from Jordan intercepted by the Israel Police on May 1, 2022. Credit: Israel Police.

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IDF: Hezbollah behind cross-border smuggling network

April 26, 2022

The smuggling operation is being run by a member of Hezbollah’s 133 Unit, which is responsible for establishing a terror infrastructure in Israel, according to the Israeli military.

Illegal weapons seized by the Israel Police, Nov. 8, 2021. Credit: Israel Police.

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