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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Israel foils attempt to smuggle guns from Gaza to West Bank
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A weapon found in furniture during a smuggling attempt from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank on May 3, 2023 (Defense Ministry)
The Defense Ministry says it has foiled an unusual smuggling attempt of handguns from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank.
The handguns, a silencer, and several magazines are found hidden in a shipment of furniture at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
The ministry says the shipment from Gaza to the West Bank “aroused the guards’ suspicion” and upon closer look, several firearms were found.
It says that according to initial assessments, the weapons were intended to be used for terror activity in the West Bank.
