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Lawyers Seek to Overturn Gaza Smuggling Charges Citing Procedural Lapses
Lawyers for 11 defendants accused of smuggling goods into Gaza, including Bezalel Zini, brother of the Shin Bet chief, are demanding the dismissal of charges. They cite significant delays in receiving investigation materials and classified documents, some of which are unsigned by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz.
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- 01Lawyers for 11 defendants in a Gaza smuggling case demand charges be dropped.
- 02Bezalel Zini, brother of the Shin Bet chief, is among those indicted.
- 03Defense claims they haven't received key investigation materials for seven months.
- 04A document requiring the Defense Minister's signature remains unsigned.
- 05Defendants are held in custody or under house arrest due to trial delays.
- 06Charges include aiding an enemy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering.
The defense argues these procedural issues are stalling the trial while defendants remain detained. The court has given the prosecution until the end of the day to respond.
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