Gun control

Suspect taken into custody after hospital shooting in Delaware leaves one dead

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Philadelphia after killing one person and wounding another in a targeted hospital shooting in Wilmington, Delaware.

The motorcade of President-elect Joe Biden arrives at ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital on January 11, 2021: illustrative.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu

Israeli president Isaac Herzog meets with bereaved families from the Arab communities, at the presidentäs residence in Jerusalem on February 15, 2026.

President Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime


NGO to AG, police chief: Probe Ben-Gvir's gun permit policies

MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.

 Illustrative image of a man at a shooting range.

Israeli political poll sees major dissatisfaction with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Netanyahu and gov't on the rise; openness exists among public to conspiracy theories about October 7 attack

 Their offices are at the bottom of the dissatisfaction list. Ministers Itamar Ben Gabir and Bezalel Smotritz

Florida rapper shoots manager, gets run over

Shocking incident captured on camera: Rapper from Florida shoots her manager to death and is run over, now facing murder indictment. Viewer discretion advised.

 Rapper Key Vhani was photographed shooting her manager

Police found Maine shooting suspect dead in recycling trailer, still investigating motive

The body was found in an unlocked trailer, dressed in what appeared to be the same brown sweatshirt the suspect was wearing the night of the attack.

 A man identified as a suspect by police points what appears to be a semiautomatic rifle, in Lewiston, Maine, U.S., October 25, 2023

Massive surge in firearm licenses and ammunition sales amidst Gaza conflict

In response to this demand, the National Security Ministry has augmented the firearm approval department by adding 60 more employees.

 Demand for guns increases during war with Hamas.

Israelis open fire at Tel Aviv nightclub after being denied entry

Suspects fired at two bouncers after they were denied entry to southern Tel Aviv's Art Club early on Friday morning.

 Dancing at a nightclub in Tel Aviv, 2009

Number of US children killed by guns hit record high in 2021 - study

Gun violence has been the number one cause of death for children in the United States since 2020.

 A gun with bullets on table

Jewish groups back gun restrictions for domestic abusers in high-profile Supreme Court case

The faith groups argue that preventing convicted domestic abusers from accessing firearms is not only consistent with the Second Amendment, but also a matter of religious urgency.

 Supporters of gun reform hold signs in the gallery seating in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol building during a special session on public safety to discuss gun violence in the wake of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., August 21, 2023.

Illinois top court upholds state's assault weapons ban

The state's high court rejected arguments that the ban violated the Illinois Constitution by not applying the law equally to all citizens.

 AR-10s for sale at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center Gun Show, after the state of Illinois passed its "assault weapons" ban into law, in Belleville, Illinois, U.S., January 14, 2023.

West Bank Israeli women get more guns as Ben-Gvir eases criteria

To apply for firearms, Israeli citizens must meet a threshold of eligibility, which factors in military experience, profession, and residency.

 A gun with bullets on table