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NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Israeli law enforcement officials, including the IDF, Border Police, and Civil Administration, successfully foiled a cigarette smuggling attempt in the West Bank. They confiscated approximately NIS 20 million worth of cigarettes that were intended for the Palestinian Authority.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Israeli law enforcement officials confiscated approximately NIS 20 million worth of cigarettes smuggled into the West Bank.
  • The smuggling operation was a joint effort involving the IDF, Border Police, and Civil Administration.
  • The confiscated cigarettes were intended for the Palestinian Authority.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    The article highlights the successful efforts of Israeli law enforcement and military prosecution in combating smuggling operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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