This situation is even more incomprehensible when one realizes that we make two superb world class rifles right here in Israel.
A ZAKA volunteer stole a rocket launcher and ammunition from a Gaza border town after October 7, but he was released on bail, with the court criticizing the police for arresting him.
A Nazareth resident faces indictment after shooting incident leads to the discovery of firearms and ammunition concealed inside his washing machine.
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.
Yuval Castleman was shot and killed by an IDF after neutralizing attackers at the scene of a terror attack – even though he identified himself and dropped his weapon.
The noise from machine guns and rifles, characterized by very high decibel levels of around 160 decibels has the potential to cause irreversible hearing damage – even with a single exposure.
In the past month alone, 18,000 guns have been purchased.
Israelis are rightfully afraid and arming up, buying guns in the wake of the October 7 massacre and fear of Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slammed the war cabinet's decision to send diesel fuel into the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, even as the war continues and hostages remain.
Israel must allow and even encourage the arming of citizens, but must also make a better law enforcement policy to crack down on illegal weapons.