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April 30, 2026
Major-ranking officer accused of smuggling goods into the Gaza Strip, IDF and Shin Bet say
The IDF announced that the military prosecution filed an indictment against a major-ranking officer for smuggling goods into the Gaza Strip and bringing in an Israeli civilian for purposes other than operational purposes.
The military prosecution says he drove a truck into the Gaza Strip containing smuggled goods valued at millions of shekels. The truck was driven by a civilian, while the defendant drove in front of him in a military vehicle and helped him bypass the inspection and supervision mechanisms, while abusing his powers and military position and presenting a false representation that this was an operational activity.
According to the indicment issued on Wednesday, the officer is accused of aiding the enemy, taking bribes, smuggling goods as well as other offenses.
