Palestinians allegedly smuggle ATVs into Gaza as IDF says it will examine border security

Palestinians allegedly smuggled new ATVs into the Gaza Strip, later displaying them in Deir al-Balah. The IDF opened an investigation, stating no authorization was given and the vehicles did not enter through Kerem Shalom but through border fence gates. Criticism of Military Police checks at these gates has emerged.

Palestinians managed to smuggle new ATVs into the Gaza Strip, later publicly displaying them in Deir al-Balah and performing stunts, according to a Walla report citing military sources. The IDF said no authorization was given for the transfer and opened an investigation. Officials determined the vehicles did not enter through the Kerem Shalom Crossing but through gates along the border fence supervised by the IDF and Military Police. The incident comes amid criticism of the Military Police's conduct in the Gaza Division, particularly at border gates, with claims that checks on civilian contractors and military personnel are insufficient. A security source called for increased enforcement, noting soldiers in air-conditioned vehicles instead of checking every vehicle.