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Israeli Forces Uncover Thousands of Smuggled Cigarettes Hidden in Pineapples Bound for Gaza
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli forces uncovered thousands of smuggled cigarettes hidden inside pineapples in a shipment to Gaza, leading to the confiscation of the aid delivery and suspension of the company's permit. This follows a recent similar smuggling attempt, prompting a security investigation.
- 01Thousands of cigarettes were hidden inside pineapples in a shipment to Gaza.
- 02The shipment was purchased from an Israeli company authorized to deliver humanitarian aid.
- 03The entire truck and contents were confiscated at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
- 04The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories suspended the company's aid permit.
- 05A similar smuggling attempt was stopped a month earlier involving tobacco in wheelchairs.
- 06Authorities launched a security and criminal investigation into the violations.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · Hebrew38 minutes ago
Israeli Forces Uncover Thousands of Smuggled Cigarettes Hidden in Pineapples Bound for Gaza
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Into Gaza Hidden in Pineapples
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Into Gaza Hidden in Pineapples
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Into Gaza Hidden in Pineapples
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Security Foils Cigarette Smuggling Hidden in Pineapples to Gaza
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