Palestinian Authority officials are using their VIP permits to smuggle weapons into Palestinian- controlled areas, according to the Jerusalem Post, which cited an Israel Radio report. Some 72 Palestinians hold these permits, which allow unhindered passage at Israel Defense Force crossing points, as well as free passage for those accompanying them, according to the radio report.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.