Illegal weapons

Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report

At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights.
View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

There will be a Palestinian majority in the Negev by 2050, Haggai Reznik says

A recently born lion cub plays in the cage at a zoo, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on September 8, 2019.

Palestinian man sentenced to 30 months for trying to sell lion cub

Soldier from the Jordanian Armed Forces standing next to a helicopter, May 3, 2026.

Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking


One Palestinian killed as IDF uncovers, destroys explosives in Jenin

Two individuals were arrested, and one was killed in an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and local gunmen. 

 Palestinian gunmen clash with Israeli troops during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the West Bank June 19, 2023.

Almost 1,500 illegal guns seized by Israel Police since start of year

The Israel Police noted that the number confiscated averaged out to almost five illegal pistols seized each day.

 Israel Police.

Did the int'l community do enough to stop Jenin weapons threat? - analysis

Iran wants to slowly build the terror infrastructure in the northern West Bank, as it did with its proxies and partners in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza.

 Explosives found by IDF in the Jenin refugee camp on July 3, 2023

Police seized over 400 illegal weapons in Israel's North since start of 2023

Israel Police said on Sunday that the fight against crime and violence in the Arab sector was their top priority.

 A rifle confiscated by Israel Police is seen

Illegal weapons in West Bank continue to fuel terror attacks - analysis

Shooting attacks continue and the discovery of rifles among the perpetrators are part of a larger pattern.

 Israeli soldiers search the West Bank village of Qafin for the suspected gunmen who shot and killed an Israeli civilian near the entrance to a Jewish settlement of Hermesh, May 30, 2023

Israel Police arrests illegal resident connected to ammo found at Haifa mall

Israel Police and Shin Bet opened an investigation on the incident, with initial reports stating that that he is an illegal resident from Nablus.

 A photo of the main entrance to the Grand Canyon mall in Haifa, Israel.

Key questions about weapons smuggling that threatens Israel

The types of weapons being intercepted and seen in photos is important because over the years, the sources of weapons destined for Palestinian terrorist groups have shifted

  Joint police-IDF operation foils smuggling of over 30 weapons

Israel risking ties with Jordan following MP's arrest, military expert says

Military expert on incident with Jordanian MP: "This is an unusual incident by any standard, also in terms of its diplomatic political sensitivity."

 Hussein Bridge at the border crossing between Jordan and Israel

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.

Israeli illegal firearms bill approved for final readings in Knesset

The bill says that for one year, police will be able to search houses suspected of containing illegal weapons without a judge's order or approval.

Smuggled guns seized by the IDF and Israel Police near the border with Jordan, October 3, 2022