Suspects accused of smuggling goods from Israel to Gaza said set to be charged |
Law enforcement on Thursday moved to prosecute a number of suspects, including a relative of Shin Bet chief David Zini, who allegedly helped smuggle goods from Israel into Gaza in exchange for cash.
Police filed a prosecutor’s declaration to the Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court, a procedural step before indictments are submitted, likely next week.
The court later issued a statement revealing that one of the suspects is Zini’s relative, while stressing that the Shin Bet chief has no connection to the alleged smuggling.
However, in light of the relative’s ties to the agency, the case is being investigated by the Israel Police, instead of the Shin Bet, the court said.
Hebrew media outlets reported varying numbers of suspects. Channel 12 news reported that 11 were accused, while the Ynet news site reported 13.
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