Weapons
Rafah border crossing to reopen next week with Israeli oversight, advanced screening
Israel plans to oversee the Rafah border reopening next week, using remote monitoring and advanced screening to prevent weapons smuggling while ensuring security for travelers.
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Weapons smuggling via drones poses a threatening new reality for Israel - analysis
Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say
IDF intercepts drones smuggling weapons through western border
The drones were first identified by IDF field observers and the Aerial Defense Array before IDF troops arrived in the area and seized them.
Tzrifin base exhibition reveals Hamas and Hezbollah arms, showing structure behind attacks
The IDF’s Tzrifin exhibition offers a rare look at weapons seized from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting their organized, state-backed operations.
Are IDF reservists properly armed during post-war operations? - analysis
The long duration and overwhelming logistical complexity of the Israel-Hamas War has led to a negative economic impact that may be taking a bite out of the budgets for arming reservists.
Lebanon not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah despite army's 'operational control,' Israel says
The statement reaffirmed the army’s commitment to being the sole actor responsible for maintaining security in Lebanon, with an emphasis on the area south of the Litani River
'Operation New Order': 30 arrested, weapons seized in major Tarabin police raid in the Negev
The suspects were reportedly detained for questioning on violence and weapons offenses, which included two pistols, two rifles, stun grenades, and seized ammunition.
Iranian Defense Ministry offers contracts via crypto in attempt to bypass sanctions
Iran’s Defense Ministry export body is offering cryptocurrency payments for military contracts, signaling a new way to bypass sanctions on arms sales.
Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report
Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.
Lebanese military boasts it collected weapons from Palestinian camps
The military said the disarmament was carried out in partnership with the Palestinian authorities, and a notable quantity was collected from the Ain al-Hilweh camp.
Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem accused Lebanon of inaction over the reported kidnapping of former officer Ahmad Shukr and reiterated Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm.
Israeli man steals weapon from IDF soldier who fell asleep on bus ride, arrested by police
Police recovered the weapon and detained the suspected gun thief.
