Guns

Two arrested in possession of IDF weapons, ammunition, and illegal drugs

The case involved the theft of weapons from the IDF by an active-duty soldier, who allegedly transferred them to a civilian who sold them to criminal elements.

Illegal contraband found by Israel Police at a suspect's home on April 20, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

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

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 7, 2026.

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Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting incident in Japan

The suspect is the son of the head of the Nakano city council, public broadcaster NHK reported.

A car carrying a man who committed a shooting and stabbing incident enters the Nakano Police Station in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 26, 2023. The man is unseen in this picture.

IDF officers imprisoned, suspended for firing weapons naked

The individuals involved were brought before the commander of Sayeret Nahal, Col. Oren Simcha, on Sunday to receive final judgment. 

 Israeli Golani soldiers seen during a firing training in a fire range at the Golani divisional training base, on August 1, 2021.

IDF officer suspended after going to shooting range naked - report

"This is a serious incident that is not consistent with the IDF's values," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.

 Israeli Golani soldiers seen during a firing training in a fire range at the Golani divisional training base, on August 1, 2021.

Texas mall shooting prompts Biden to renew call for gun control

The president renewed calls for Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as to enact universal background checks and end immunity for gun manufacturers.

US President Joe Biden speaks with members of his "Investing in America Cabinet" in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, US, May 5, 2023.

Ben-Gvir: Combat reservists, firefighters don't need interview for gun license

The new regulations would need to be brought before the Knesset National Security Committee for approval.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses the Knesset plenum last week. The minister is obligated to act to promote the best interests of the public, with no bias, say the writers.

Four dead, including high school football player, in Alabama birthday party shooting

In addition to the four people whose lives were lost, 28 people were injured, some critically.

 A view of the crime scene a day after a shooting at a teenager's birthday party in a dance studio, in Dadeville, Alabama, U.S., April 16, 2023

Two killed, including a teen, as gun violence in Israel continues

In Rahat, a 14-year-old was shot dead and a teen was injured in a conflict between two families, while in Haifa a man was killed in a suspected hit.

 The scene of an attempted murder in Kiryat Haim, April 15, 2023.

In Tennessee, guns are winning and children are losing - opinion

Even common-sense reforms like red flag laws, background checks, raising the minimum age for gun purchases and assault rifle bans are apparently too radical.

 PROTESTERS GATHER outside the Tennessee State Capitol to call for an end to gun violence and stronger gun laws, after a deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, last month.

Tennessee Democratic lawmakers expelled over gun-control protest hope to reclaim seats

Representatives Jones and Pearson hoped to be reappointed by their districts to serve in their seats until they could run again in special elections

Nashville, Tennessee

17 from Jerusalem, Lod, West Bank indicted for gun trafficking

The arms dealers attempted to sell various types of pistols and long guns, as well as stun and smoke grenades. Many of the deals ranged from NIS 20,000 to 40,000.

Drugs and weapons smuggled in from Jordan caught by the IDF.