Israeli Soldiers Among Those Charged with Smuggling Goods into Gaza
Israel's Ministry of Justice has charged a dozen individuals, including Israeli soldiers, with smuggling goods worth hundreds of thousands of dollars into Gaza. The indictment accuses the group of smuggling items such as cigarettes, iPhones, and batteries, potentially aiding Hamas during wartime. The charges include financing terror activity, fraud, and bribery. The smuggling operation reportedly involved army reservists and was facilitated by weak oversight at the border. The goods were allegedly brought into Gaza under false pretenses, appearing as if related to army activity, and were delivered to pre-arranged points inside the strip. The brother of Israel's chief of domestic security was linked to the smuggling ring but was not among those indicted. 
