"Everything is seen as a terror threat": IDF forces fighting the smuggling phenomenon on the Egypt border

The IDF and police are intensifying the fight against drone smuggling on the Egypt border, which brings dozens of weapons and kilograms of drugs into Israel daily. Southern correspondent Tal Sabag joined the joint task force in the field. Commanders describe the challenges and tactics, including the use of the obstacle and fence, and emphasize that every threat is perceived as a terror threat. Despite the peace agreement, there is security concern about Egyptian military exercises and the white vans.

The IDF and police are stepping up the war against drone smuggling on the Egypt border. These drones bring dozens of weapons and kilograms of drugs into Israel daily, and carry back large sums of cash. Southern correspondent Tal Sabag joined the joint task force in the field. Lt. Col. D., deputy commander of the Paran Brigade, describes the challenges in the vast sector and the advantages of familiarity with the terrain, the obstacle, and the fence. Capt. L., company commander of a rifle company in the Cheetah Battalion, emphasizes that every threat is perceived as a terror threat, and that forces are present 24 hours to protect the area. Despite the peace agreement, there is security concern about Egyptian military exercises near the border and the white vans. Over 200 kilometers of border separate Israel from Egypt, and criminals are upgrading their methods.