Retired Deputy Commissioner Kobi Zerihan said that the ease with which goods are transferred from the Palestinian Authority to Israel encourages criminal activity, noting the link to funding crime and terror.
Retired Deputy Commissioner Kobi Zerihan, a former senior Israel Police officer, stated that the current ease of transferring goods from the Palestinian Authority into Israel is encouraging criminal elements to carry out more illicit activity. The comment, reported by multiple sources, points to ongoing concerns about smuggling routes and the funding of terrorism through illegal trade. Zerihan did not provide specific examples or data, but his remarks align with broader security discussions about border control and economic enforcement.
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