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Israel: Slain Hamas man smuggled arms from Iran
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-01-31 21:10
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JERUSALEM: Israeli defense officials say a Hamas commander assassinated in Dubai played a central role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Gaza militants.
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Dubai authorities have said the crime likely was committed by a "professional criminal gang" with European passports.
The Israeli officials said al-Mabhouh was key to moving arms made in Iran or funded by the Iranian government to Gaza. The official did not confirm Israeli involvement in his killing.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing confidential information.
