Israel-Gaza
IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza
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Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing. The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza. The suspects were involved in smuggling goods into Gaza, tax offenses, and other offenses, as part of joint investigations by the Israel Security Agency, Israel Police, and the Israel Tax Authority. They are also charged with assisting the enemy, bribery, and other serious offenses.