This is a

serious incident

that illustrates

the

cynical exploitation

of

Israel's willingness

to meet the

humanitarian

,

which could

lead to

a tightening

of entry regulations, and

ultimately

harm the residents

of the Gaza Strip

."

The two confessed under interrogation to forging the medical records by using a relative's medical condition as a pretext for their entry, with the younger Matok assuming the relative's identity.

According to Shin Bet, the two had paid NIS 7,000 for the forged documents, which stated that the younger Matok suffered from paralysis of the legs and required emergency medical attention in Israel.