Overview
- The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court cleared for publication that a relative of Shin Bet Director David Zini is suspected of transferring goods to Gaza for pay, with police conducting the interrogation and no suspicions against the director.
- Israel Police submitted a prosecutor’s declaration for 11 suspects, and the State Prosecution says it will file indictments next week.
- Officials say the case involves smuggling into the Gaza Strip, with some goods suspected of potential terrorist use.
- Most identities and evidence remain sealed under a gag order, which the court partially eased following media petitions.
- Kan News reports the case appears less severe than rumors suggested, some suspects are under Shin Bet restrictions while others have legal counsel, a key figure’s charging status is still undecided, and Rabbi Yosef Zini publicly dismissed the allegations.