Israeli media reports that Bezalel Zini, the brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini
By Sammy,
Israeli media reports that Bezalel Zini, the brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, is suspected of involvement in a large smuggling scheme that allegedly trafficked goods from Israel into the Gaza Strip. Zini, a reservist, is accused of helping smuggle cigarettes into the enclave, and prosecutors have filed a prosecutor's declaration against him, a step that typically precedes an indictment. An indictment is expected in the coming days.
The case reportedly involves more than a dozen suspects, who are alleged to have exploited their army roles to transfer prohibited items worth hundreds of thousands of shekels into Gaza. The Ashkelon Magistrate's Court extended Zini's detention by one day yesterday. Last week, the court disclosed that a relative of the Shin Bet chief is among the suspects, while emphasizing that the senior official himself has no connection to the alleged scandal.
Topics: Gaza, IDF
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