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Inside the Gaza smuggling scandal: captagon, millions in bribes and claims of military cover

An indictment against the Shin Bet chief’s brother cites claims that an Unit 8200 operative could erase records from military systems; the IDF denies any knowledge; Gaza sources describe Hamas-backed smuggling networks and massive captagon shipments

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.06.26

Brother of Shin Bet chief charged in Gaza cigarette smuggling case for 365,000 shekels

Prosecutors say Bezalel Zini exploited his access to Gaza crossings, demanded payment to conceal records and knew the smuggled cigarettes could reach Hamas, seeking his detention until trial

Ilana Curiel | 02.05.26

From PA suppliers, through Israeli warehouses and on to Gaza: This is how the smuggling network operated

Cigarettes, batteries, spare parts - and even an iPhone 17 Pro Max: These are just some of the things the sophisticated network smuggled into Gaza in exchange for millions of shekels

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 02.04.26

'Dozens of Israelis helped boost Hamas': 12 suspects indicted in Gaza smuggling case

Prosecutors say Israeli citizens, including reserve soldiers, helped funnel banned goods into Gaza post-ceasefire, aiding Hamas’ military buildup;

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 02.04.26

'A clear act of treason': how Gaza cigarette smuggling fuels Hamas terror

Charge of aiding the enemy during wartime leveled at Shin Bet chief’s brother follows IDF pressure on law enforcement to crack down on Gaza shadow economy, which officials say directly boosts Hamas through control and taxation of goods

Yoav Zitun | 02.04.26

Brother of Shin Bet chief named as suspect in Gaza smuggling case

Bezalel Zini, brother of agency head David Zini, faces expected indictment for allegedly smuggling cigarettes into Gaza for profit; charges include assisting the enemy during wartime

Idan Bloemhof, Shilo Freid | 02.03.26

Amid Gaza smuggling probe, Shin Bet head warned: step down if relative involved in 'extreme acts'

Court-approved disclosures in a Gaza smuggling probe involving a relative renew focus on the conflict-of-interest terms set at David Zini’s appointment, which bar his involvement and warn that close family ties could require resignation or dismissal

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.26

Relative of Shin Bet chief David Zini suspected smuggling banned goods into Gaza

The probe involves multiple suspects accused of smuggling banned and dual-use goods into Gaza, some generating income for Hamas, in an investigation led by the police major crimes unit and the Shin Bet under a sweeping gag order

Roni Green Shaulov | 01.29.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מכנס כעת את הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני, במשרד ראש הממשלה בירושלים

Shin Bet chief warns of smuggling threat, 'sham' Hamas disarmament ahead of Rafah crossing reopening

Ministers told anyone entering Gaza would be required to undergo security screening that includes metal detectors, facial recognition and scanning stations before being allowed through

Amir Ettinger | 01.28.26

'Unreasonable appointment': First appointment by new Shin Bet head decried by security establishment

Defense establishment and officials within the Shin Bet are sharply criticizing David Zini's decision to appoint a deputy who had not worked in the organization for about 8 years: 'It’s like naming a brigadier general as deputy chief of staff tomorrow'

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26

Top court upholds David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

High Court rejects petitions by 2-1, as Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit faults review of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the appointment, while majority stresses restraint in senior security nominations

Netael Bandel | 12.28.25

Shin Bet deputy chief resigns amid trust crisis with new head David Zini

Senior official known as S. steps down after 30 years of service following clashes with Shin Bet chief David Zini, including disputes over a court filing on a leak and opposition to a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 12.23.25

Shin Bet chief warns kidnapping threat to Israelis has risen due to hostage deals

Zini made the remarks during a cabinet meeting, not as a direct critique of Hamas deals. Political sources said it was part of his ongoing threat assessment; Shin Bet declined to comment on closed-door talks

Amir Ettinger | 12.16.25

Shin Bet chief backs death penalty for terrorists; ministers say Israelis spying for Iran should also be executed

Shin Bet Director David Zini told ministers the proposed law would be 'a highly deterrent tool'; IDF representative says military sees 'no obstacle,' though army supports allowing judicial discretion rather than making sentence mandatory

Itamar Eichner | 11.21.25

Israel declares closed military zone along Egypt border to combat drone smuggling

Order followed an emergency meeting on the threat, and came after Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed creation of a special unit to deal with smuggling by drones from Egypt

Yoav Zitun | 11.06.25

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