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IDF foils mass smuggling of military equipment to Gaza 

Israeli security forces seize hundreds of parcels of dual-use products bought online in hopes of eluding detection, say materials were destined for terrorist groups in the coastal enclave.

by  Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  11-28-2019 14:15
Last modified: 11-28-2019 14:26
IDF foils mass smuggling of military equipment to Gaza COGAT

Military equipment seized at the Erez crossing, Wednesday | Photo: COGAT

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Israeli security forces have thwarted a mass smuggling attempt of military equipment into the Gaza Strip, the IDF revealed on Thursday.

The military said that officials from the Defense Ministry's Crossings Authority, along with officers from the Gaza District Coordination Office and the Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories seized hundreds of parcels of dual-use products at the Erez crossing.

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The products were bought online in hopes of eluding detection and were destined for terrorist groups in the coastal enclave, the military said.

Video: COGAT

Israeli authorities, including the Crossing Authority, the Shin Bet security agency, COGAT, the Israel Police and Israel Tax Authority, regularly intercept contraband heading for Hamas or Islamic Jihad in Gaza at crossings from Israel into the Strip.

According to COGAT officials, the shipment seized on Wednesday included 325 packages ordered online from popular websites such as AliExpress and Amazon. The goods confiscated included military and electronic equipment such as skimmers, knives, scuba gear, drones, satellite communications equipment, binoculars and more.

Military equipment seized at the Erez crossing, Wednesday COGAT

Importing dual-use goods into the Gaza Strip, such as cameras, requires a special permit from Israeli authorities, COGAT said.

"This is another example of how terrorist organizations in Gaza are trying to exploit the postal service for terror purposes," said Col. Iyad Sarhan, head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration in Gaza.

"These attempts are thwarted time and again by the IDF, and we view them with all severity. We will continue to work around the clock and do all that we can to prevent their attempts to compromise Israel's security," he said.

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