Photo Credit: Sraya Diamant/TPS
Israeli trucks carrying supplies for the Gazan people, entering Kerem Shalom cargo crossing on the Israel - Gaza border. Kerem Shalom, Jul 9, 2019.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed five administrative orders for the seizure of equipment that was being smuggled into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing in the days before the start of Operation Guardian of the Walls.
The smuggling attempt was exposed during a joint operation by the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing, the Shin Bet security service and the Crossings Authority.
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The contraband materials included shipments of potassium chloride, glycerin, polyurethane, polyester, fiberglass, and communications equipment.