Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Sunday, July 16, 2017
Palestinian nabbed at Gaza border with rare coins from 4th century BCE
Security forces nab a Palestinian man attempting to smuggle rare 4th century coins from the Gaza Strip into Israel, a statement from the Defense Ministry says.
During a search of the man at the Erez Crossing, border guards uncovered four rare, precious coins, believed to date back to the Alexander the Great-era.
The suspect is detained for questioning.
The Defense Ministry statement says authorities believe the coins were likely smuggled into Gaza from Egypt, and were en route to Israel where they would be sold on the black market.
