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Court partially lifts gag order on major security probe involving smuggling into Gaza
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Illustrative: A Palestinian man sells cigarettes at a market in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, more than a week after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took hold, on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)
The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court partially lifts a gag order on a major security probe being conducted by the Israel Police involving the smuggling of goods from Israel into Gaza.
Police say they are investigating a smuggling ring that involves many participants.
The court bars the publication of any further details, including anything that could identify the suspects.
The gag order is in place until February 10.
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