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Israeli Police Raid Dismantles Million-Shekel Gaza Smuggling Ring

1/26/2026

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The Israeli police dismantled a smuggling operation worth about one million shekels headed for Gaza, raiding a house in Ararat an-Naqab and seizing around 700 cellphones and other items, many of which were believed stolen from Israeli stores.
The property owner and his wife were arrested.
Israel plans to implement anti-smuggling measures as the Rafah Crossing is set to reopen, aiming to curb weapons and dual-use items into Gaza.

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Story summary

The Israeli police dismantled a smuggling operation worth about one million shekels headed for Gaza, raiding a house in Ararat an-Naqab and seizing around 700 cellphones and other items, many of which were believed stolen from Israeli stores.
The property owner and his wife were arrested.
Israel plans to implement anti-smuggling measures as the Rafah Crossing is set to reopen, aiming to curb weapons and dual-use items into Gaza.