Smuggling
Israel must treat Hamas's drone smuggling as a national security threat - opinion
On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves.
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid
IDF destroys tunnels, kills terrorists, arrests over 60 terror suspects in North, South, West Bank
Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report
At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.
Israel Police arrest two for cross-border smuggling in massive drug bust near Egyptian border
The two are expected to be charged under the new offense of violating the state's sovereignty at the borders, an offense never before used in the Southern District.
Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling
The two ministers held several talks regarding future cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and the fight against antiquities trafficking.
Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action
Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.
IDF raids Hezbollah weapon storage site, booby-trapped explosive facility
Over the course of the operation, the IDF used six tons of explosives to destroy over 20 terrorist sites in the area.
Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust
The goods seized in the operation totaled NIS 7 million. The investigation is still ongoing.
Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders
Pistols, M16 assault rifles, and machine guns were among the weapons smuggled from Jordan and Egypt into Israel since 2024.
Iran purchased military satellite equipment from China through UAE company - report
The technology was reportedly sent from Shanghai to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas aboard the Chinese container ship Zhong Gu Yin Chuan.
WATCH: NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt
The investigation into the smuggling began after customs officials were alerted to two containers at the port whose customs declarations appeared to be false, claiming they contained household goods.
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.
