Illegal weapons

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025
IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

Hebron residents blame family feuds for IDF counterterrorism operation

AN OFFICER during Operation 'New Order' on December 31, 2025.

Police make arrests in Bedouin community, find stolen IDF weapons in Rahat kindergarten

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

WATCH: IDF kills three terrorists, destroys terror infrastructure during southern Lebanon ops.


5 fake IDF soldiers charged with robbing Palestinian police station

Five residents of east Jerusalem were indicted for disguising themselves as IDF soldiers and raiding and stealing weapons from a Palestinian police station.

Robbery of a Palestinian police station

IDF destroys second West Bank illegal gun production facility in week

During the operation, the IDF, Israel Police, Israel Border Police and Shin Bet were attacked with stones, burning tires, and Molotov cocktails.

 Israeli security forces destroy an illegal firearms production facility in the West Bank on October 1, 2023

WATCH: Police seize 'sniper rifle,' pistols, stun grenades, close brothel

In addition to seizing weapons, police uncovered a brothel and detained the madame, a 40-year-old Ashdod resident.

 Police confiscated what they referred to as a "sniper rifle," a long gun fitted with a telescopic sight and a bipod.

Israelis should carry guns on Yom Kippur, police say

In a press statement, the Israel Police spokesperson urged Israelis to carry guns for personal safety amid the High Holy Days.

 POLICE PATROL outside al-Aqsa Mosque amid clashes in the area this week.

Israel, Palestinians launch new phase in West Bank arms race - analysis

In Israel, a political crisis may be sparked by concerns about the weapons ending up in the hands of terrorists.  

 A man looks on as Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants march in a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the movement's foundation, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip October 4, 2022.

Guns everywhere: Israel's military leadership created a deadly Wild West - opinion

I blame Israeli military leaders going back 3 decades who not only soft-pedaled the dangers of Oslo, but also promised Israelis a demilitarized West Bank and Gaza under all political circumstances.

 FATAH MEMBERS carry their weapons during a military parade at the Askar refugee camp, on the outskirts of Nablus, in July.

Police seek to catch Arab sector crime bosses through tax forms

Since the year began police have confiscated 1,233 pistols, 218 rifles, 493 improvised weapons, 54 shotguns, 453 different types of grenades, 231 explosive charges, and 166,176 rounds of ammunition.

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

WATCH: Israeli teen launches RPG into the air, arrested by police

According to initial police suspicion, the RPG was fired as part of an ongoing dispute between two gangs.

 A soldier is seen with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG)

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Ukrainian lone soldier in Maccabim

Israeli security forces confiscated a variety of illegal weapons, including two improvised explosive devices found hidden in a child's bedroom.

 Palestinian gunmen march after an Israeli military raid in the Palestinian village of Aqaba, in the West Bank, September 1, 2023.

Why did censor let KAN publish Iran smuggling op. despite gag order? - analysis

The IDF promised Israel's military reporters that they would all get the full story. Somehow, KAN was given it first.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.