Weapons

Israeli police uncovered a massive weapons and drug cache belonging to the Abu Latif crime organization near Rameh, seizing firearms, explosives, and cocaine.

Police and the IDF have upgraded a joint coordination unit into an operational force to combat the alarming surge in military weaponry thefts reaching criminal networks.

A Beersheba court sentenced an Israeli Bedouin man to 24.5 years in prison for aiding a Gaza terror group, stealing an IDF weapon, and infiltrating the military.

Five Palestinian teenagers were arrested in the West Bank for forming the 'Sa'ir Battalions' terror cell. In separate raids, security forces seized weapons and captured a suspect involved in a vehicular ramming.

A Nazareth court issued asset freezes against Israeli arms brokers Syn-RG-Ai following a lawsuit by Emtan over unpaid weapon shipments to the Congo. Syn-RG-Ai denies the claims, citing defective products and a broader commercial dispute.

Israel presents combat-proven weaponry at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, with Rafael unveiling the SPIKE MCLU2, Sky Sonic, and advanced ground defense systems.

Jerusalem police uncovered a major weapons cache hidden beneath concrete in East Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood, seizing M16 rifles and hundreds of rounds.

Indictments were filed against three Negev residents for supplying weapons to the terrorist behind the deadly Beersheba central station shooting, which killed Border Police officer Shira Chaya Suslik.

The head of the Shin Bet warned of military-style infrastructures in the Negev, as rising weapons smuggling and terror links pose growing security threats in southern Israel.

The US State Department approved $2.27 billion in foreign military sales to Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, featuring APKWS-II kits and Javelin missiles.

Israeli police arrested suspects and seized illegal firearms, ammunition, and copper ingots used for manufacturing bullets during weekend security operations in Rahat.

Britain has tightened restrictions on Israel, freezing over 80 arms export licenses while exempting F-35 fighter jet components due to security obligations.

A 49-year-old Sulam resident with an electronic tag was arrested after an M4 rifle was found in his home. Police seized hundreds of illegal weapons in the north this year.

A Rehovot court acquitted a motorist of weapons charges after bodycam footage exposed an illegal police search conducted without reasonable suspicion or consent.

An indictment was filed in Lod against a 27-year-old from Netanya for allegedly stealing, trafficking, and mediating the sale of M4 assault rifles stolen from an IDF base.

Israeli police seized an M-16 rifle, handguns, and ammunition during weekend operations in Rahat, arresting five suspects amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal weapons and clan violence.

Security forces uncovered a 25-meter-deep tunnel under construction in Qalqilya, near the Green Line, alongside weapons and explosives. Four suspects were arrested.

A new Riefman Institute report warns that illegal weapons, nationalism, and Iranian espionage in the Negev threaten critical Israeli airbases during wartime.

Security forces launched the "Moadim LeSimcha" operation, seizing vehicles from arms smugglers along the eastern border in a major blow to their financial infrastructure.

IDF 228th Brigade forces completed a three-month mission in the forward security zone in Syria, destroying weapons caches and preventing border threats.

Tensions and clashes erupted between West Bank settlers and the IDF on Saturday over alleged weapons distribution cuts, raising security concerns.

A Rishon LeZion court acquitted a man accused of carrying weapons at Cinema City after ruling the search illegal, excluding evidence, and citing severe police investigative failures.

A stolen military LAW missile fired at a Kafr Qasim residence highlights the dangerous leakage of IDF weaponry into criminal hands, as police raids uncover hidden pistols and weapons.

Security forces in northern Israel seized weapons including a Kalashnikov rifle, pistols, and a grenade, arresting two suspects in Sakhnin and Nazareth following separate incidents.

A six-month undercover police operation in East Jerusalem and the West Bank led to the arrest of 24 suspects and the seizure of weapons, drugs, and counterfeit cash.

Two Nazareth residents were arrested after police found drugs and a fragmentation grenade hidden under a baby stroller in a car during a raid on a rental cabin.

US Space Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the United States has deployed weapons in Earth orbit, marking a historic acknowledgment amid growing tensions with China and Russia.

A convicted weapons smuggler from Kuseife has been ordered to pay the state 105,000 shekels to cover his emergency military helicopter evacuation following a border chase.

Police in Rahat raided a major criminal weapons cache, seizing a shotgun, Glock 17 pistols, ammunition, and arresting five suspects in a series of targeted operations.

IDF and police forces thwarted the smuggling of 36 weapons, including 34 handguns and two M-16 rifles, along the eastern border near Adam Bridge, arresting two Jericho residents.

A 28-year-old Ramla resident was arrested after a LAW rocket and ammunition were found on his property. A court extended his detention by six days, citing reasonable suspicion.

A Jerusalem court sentenced a Border Police officer to four years in prison for taking bribes to bypass checkpoint security and trafficking weapons.

Two Palestinians, including a senior official in the Preventive Security Service, were arrested overnight in the Hebron area. According to the suspicion, the two transferred pistols to their family member, and the police are investigating whether the weapons were intended for criminal or security-related purposes. Another suspect was arrested last week.

Brigade combat teams 769, 4, and 55, operating under the 91st Division, are clearing southern Lebanon of terrorist infrastructure. During the operations, forces located large quantities of anti-tank missiles, RPGs, and other weaponry hidden within civilian areas.

Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

Qasi Samha, 23, from Jius, worked at a paint shop in Qalansawe using a forged Israeli ID card. According to the indictment, he hid a Glock and hundreds of bullets in a paint bucket and tried to convert the pistol to automatic. When police arrived to arrest another person, he tried to escape with the bucket - and was arrested.

Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish weapons ship off the coast of Africa. The ship carried military equipment, UAVs, and satellite gear intended for Turkish forces in the region. Somali pirates have significantly expanded their operations in the area in recent months, acting with a high level of training and coordination.

The IDF and the Shin Bet destroyed five weapons depots and a launch site belonging to Hamas during strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facilities, which stored rockets and explosives, were located inside mosques and near humanitarian infrastructure.

Researchers from Crimson Flare claim that models running on a home computer can be hacked within minutes — and could instruct users on how to produce explosives, chemical and biological weapons.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

The investigation was opened following a stabbing incident that occurred last night in Kiryat Bialik, during which a 25-year-old local resident was moderately wounded.

An M16 rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, 11 magazines, and over 100,000 shekels in cash were seized during a search conducted in recent days at a house in the village of Qaryut, near Nablus. Two local residents were arrested and transferred for questioning at the Ariel station.

Following the police operation in the Arab sector, joint activity by Border Police (MAGAV) and Rahat station officers resulted in the seizure of pistols, M16 rifles, ammunition, and drugs. Additionally, 29 illegal residents and 7 suspects were arrested.

Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives located two IDF fragmentation grenades, two Beretta pistols, and ammunition in a suspect's home. Police suspect the weapons were intended for use in a conflict between criminal organizations.

The state of New South Wales has launched a reform aimed at significantly reducing the amount of private weapons in the hands of citizens. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated: "We must do everything in our power to ensure that the antisemitic attack at Bondi is not repeated; this includes significant gun reform at a national level."

The drones were used extensively in the Strait of Hormuz area. The cost of a single unit reaches tens of millions of dollars, and the total damage exceeds $1.3 billion. Due to their low speed and altitude, these drones have become relatively easy targets.

An indictment was filed against a 29-year-old resident of Bi'ina who attacked a police officer and ordered his wife to "run and throw away the weapon." The wife fled in a wild drive and threw a loaded pistol from the vehicle. An indictment was filed against the husband, and the investigation into the wife is ongoing.

Police officers and Border Police fighters raided a school complex in Nazareth and found a backpack containing a pistol and various types of drugs. A 30-year-old local resident was arrested, and police will request to extend his detention. Since the beginning of the year, more than 570 weapons have been seized in the Northern District.

The police announced that an indictment was filed against a 29-year-old resident of Kisra-Sumei after a search of his vehicle revealed weapons, including a loaded Glock pistol, plastic explosives, and an improvised explosive device. The indictment was filed at the Haifa District Court, along with a request to hold him in custody until the end of the proceedings.

IDF forces continue operations in southern Lebanon to neutralize threats. Over the past week, troops located and destroyed a Hezbollah underground shaft used for storing light weapons, anti-tank missiles, and RPG rockets.