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Story summary
- Israeli customs officials at Yitzchak Rabin border crossing in Eilat intercepted an attempt to smuggle English Barb pigeons from Jordan on February 10, 2026.
- The suspect, from East Jerusalem, claimed he intended to add the pigeons to his collection.
- The birds were found in a suitcase with their wings and beaks taped.
- The Agriculture Ministry confiscated pigeons for care.
- Dr. Tamir Goshen emphasized risks of smuggling animals without health checks.
