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On Tuesday, 5 Menachem Av, Ministry of Defense Crossing Authority officials, in collaboration with the Shin Bet, foiled an attempt to smuggle commando knives into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Two boxes containing professional grade 30cm commando knives were hidden in a shipment of technicians’ tools. Officials also foiled an attempt to smuggle graphite hidden in a shipment enroute to the Palestinian electric company. Graphite is a raw material used in the production of rocket fuel.

In both cases, the materials were confiscated and investigations have been opened to locate those involved and responsible.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/ Ministry of Defense Crossing Authority)