February 6, 2026
Brother of Israel's Shin Bet Chief Charged for Cigarette Smuggling into Gaza
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel's internal security chief, faces charges for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza during the Israeli blockade. He allegedly profited $120,000 from the illegal trade while other goods were also smuggled. The justice ministry accuses him of aiding the enemy in wartime. Zini denies the charges.