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Israel’s new smuggling front: Guns and money flowing in from Syria through the Golan
Criminals and terror groups exploit Israel’s northern border, smuggling weapons from Syria through the Golan Heights to feed local crime networks, as officials warn: what began with drugs and pistols could end in a security disaster
Yair Kraus | 11.07.25
עשרות רחפנים חצו את הגבול ממצרים לשטח ישראל, מעל יישובי המועצה האזורית רמת נגב
Border communities raise alarm over drone smuggling while Knesset waits to act
Despite ongoing efforts, 384 drone crossings were recorded in 40 days; lawmakers warn of a 'ticking time bomb' and set an emergency debate after Sukkot, as residents say smuggled weapons could reach central Israel within an hour
Ilana Curiel | 09.29.25
The Nobleman: How an ex-criminal turned undercover agent exposed Israel’s gun and drug networks
He grew up in the criminal underworld, survived an assassination attempt, lost a relative in a gang war, and then crossed the line to work as an undercover agent; his yearlong mission led to 40 indictments and major seizures, but living under constant danger
Guy Assif | 09.28.25
רס"מ ניב פרץ ז"ל
First Sergeant Niv Peretz identified as police officer killed in shootout with arms traffickers
Peretz was shot dead after attempting to confront the arms dealers during an operational mission to locate illegal weapons in the Zalafa area of Wadi Ara
Israel Moshkovitz, Liran Tamari | 09.08.25
המשטרה עצרה שבעה חשודים שעסקו בסחר באמל"ח צבאי ביו"ש
Authorities bust network funneling weapons stolen from IDF to West Bank terrorists
Five Israeli citizens were indicted Monday after authorities uncovered a weapons trafficking ring supplying stolen military arms to terror groups in the West Bank; The suspects are accused of smuggling rifles, explosives and ammunition from IDF bases to criminal and terror networks 
Lior El-Hai | 07.27.25
שוטרים עצרו נהג מונית שהסתיר ברכבו תיק שהכיל אקדחי גלוק
Israel Police bust taxi driver with five handguns in trunk, claims it was package delivery
Watch the arrest: Police arrested a Bat Yam taxi driver on Highway 6 after five Glock pistols, magazines and a bulletproof vest were found in his trunk; the weapons may have been intended for criminal hits or terror groups
Shalev Kachlon | 07.23.25
מרדף אחר סוחר אמל"ח החשוד בייבוא של כ- 81 כלי נשק מירדן
Watch: Suspected arms dealer nabbed after high-speed police chase
Salem al-Tuhi, wanted in a major arms smuggling case tied to 80 weapons from Jordan—some used in deadly attacks—fled police in the Negev and allegedly tried to run over an officer
Ilana Curiel | 05.21.25
שלום אביטן נשלח לשבע שנות מאסר במלזיה
Israeli sentenced to 7 years in Malaysian prison for trafficking, possession of firearms
Shalom Avitan arrested in Kuala Lumpur carrying 6 guns and ammunition, claims was hunting another Israeli over a family dispute
Reuters | 02.26.25
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