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Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Into Gaza Hidden in Pineapples

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First reported by Srugim · 1 hour ago

What happened

Israeli security forces uncovered thousands of smuggled cigarettes hidden inside pineapples in a truck bound for Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing. The shipment, part of authorized humanitarian aid, was confiscated, and the company's aid approval was suspended. Authorities vowed to maintain strict enforcement against smuggling attempts.

01Thousands of cigarettes were hidden inside pineapples in a shipment to Gaza.
02The smuggling attempt was detected at the Kerem Shalom crossing by Israeli security.
03The shipment was part of authorized humanitarian aid from a private Israeli company.
04All goods in the truck were confiscated and handed to customs for further action.
05The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories suspended the company's aid approval immediately.
06Israeli authorities pledged zero tolerance for smuggling or misuse of humanitarian aid.

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