Israeli security forces have dismantled a weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert that utilized drones to transport arms from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Four Israeli citizens from the Bedouin community were arrested and indicted for their alleged involvement in multiple smuggling attempts. Investigators stated the suspects monitored IDF communications, potentially compromising military activity. Authorities recorded nearly 900 drone smuggling attempts from Egypt in a three-month period in 2025, highlighting a significant security concern.