Moldova Arms-Smuggling Files Name Rabbi, Who Denies Any Role

Moldovan court materials in a case involving weapons moved from Ukraine through Moldova toward Israel mention Rabbi Pinchas Zaltzman in testimony and phone evidence, without accusing him of a crime. One defendant told investigators that Zaltzman asked him to move what were described as humanitarian or medical remnants, while the ruling does not determine what the communications or images mean. Zaltzman categorically denied involvement and said his humanitarian work complied with the law. Moldovan prosecutors say five men were sent to trial over the alleged route, while investigations involving unnamed additional people continue.