Smuggling
As Gaza war looms, Israel faces impending crisis on Egyptian border and the West Bank - analysis
The West Bank and the Egyptian border have the potential to boil over if certain threats are not addressed - and the issues are different in each place.
Two suspects arrested after smuggling 80,000 cigarettes disguised as tissues
Solar panels and cellphones among smuggled goods seized from Gaza aid trucks - Army Radio
Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks
IDF must reconsider its approach to Lebanese army, as Hezbollah infiltration revealed - analysis
Over the years, Hezbollah had "placed a significant number of Shi'ite officers" into prominent leadership positions, effectively taking over control of Lebanon's military intelligence.
Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs worth $275 million
The core of the criminal groups was Poles living in Spain, where they trafficked drugs to several parts of Europe, mainly the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia.
Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition
Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.
Southern Border Police arrest three in drug-smuggling operation
During the operation, police, in coordination with IDF soldiers, seized several drones and two operational vehicles at the scene.
Israeli authorities foil smuggling attempt of unsafe beef, pork fat worth over NIS 1 million
While pork fat has long been used in cosmetics, the products in the seized shipment did not meet the necessary safety standards for food-grade items.
UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics
According to UAE officials, 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic substances were seized by the police on their way to the UAE from Toronto, Canada.
Drones increasingly being used to smuggle items from Sinai to Gaza - report
The context surrounding the smuggling into Gaza, however, may not be a surprise.
Two Israelis arrested by police after returning from Syria with Kalashnikov rifles
This comes after Israeli Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syria in solidarity with their brethren amid violent clashes with Damascus security forces, particularly in Sweida.
IDF 'Alpine' Unit raids Syrian Assad-era command posts to prevent weapons smuggling
Reservists of the IDF's 810th Brigade have uncovered command posts, over three tons of ammunition leftover from Assad's regime on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.
Pakistan confiscates 18 illegal lions after one escapes, attacks woman and children
Pakistani authorities confiscated the lions that were kept as pets illegally after one of them escaped and attacked a woman and two children in the country's Punjab province.
Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger
The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.
