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Joint Security Forces Intercept 7 Pistols Smuggling Attempt at Eastern Border
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By כיכר השבת, קובי רוזן
First reported by Now 14 · Aug 30, 2026
What happened
Joint Israeli security forces intercepted seven pistols intended for smuggling at the eastern border. A suspect, shot during an attempted arrest, managed to escape.
- 01Seven pistols were seized during an attempted smuggling operation.
- 02A suspect armed with a knife was shot but escaped.
- 03The operation involved the IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police.
- 04Intelligence led to an ambush near the eastern border.
- 05Security forces are increasing efforts against smuggling.
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