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Israel Seizes 55 Tons of Food Products Smuggled From Palestinian Authority

Israeli authorities seized 55 tons of dairy and food products smuggled from the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem, ordering them destroyed due to health risks.

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Jerusalem, 2 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — About 55 tons of dairy and processed food products suspected of being smuggled from the Palestinian Authority were seized in a raid on a warehouse in Jerusalem’s Atarot industrial zone, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said Wednesday.

Inspectors found three refrigerated trucks loaded with unsupervised products lacking permits, ready for distribution in Israel, including milk, yogurt, cheese, hummus and salads. The goods were ordered destroyed over concerns for public health.

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