Tag: illegal weapons

Police discovered a gun and ammunition hidden in his home.

The Palestinian Authority officer who sold weapons to the agent wanted to ensure the weapons were sold to harm Jews.

The killing of three terrorists in Shechem embarrassed the Palestinian Authority.

Illegal weapons has become an epidemic.

About 90% of the suspects arrested for shooting and weapons offenses are Arab Israelis.

Approximately 85% of the indictments filed in Israel in 2020 for shooting, illegal possession of weapons, trafficking, and illegal use of weapons have been filed against suspects from the Arab society.

The police seized 213 rifles and handguns, 154 grenades, 34 explosive charges, 288 Molotov cocktails, and 233 fireworks launchers that are used as weapons.

Israel Police and the Border Guard on Monday morning began a sweep of illegal weapons in Lod and eastern Jerusalem.

Between 2015 and 2019, 80% of those suspected of committing firearm-related crimes in Israel were non-Jews.

The forces seized 13 handguns, 25 Carlo submachine guns, two M16 assault rifles and ammunition.

The arrests were the culmination of a five-month operation by an undercover agent who was successful in penetrating the gangs and purchasing weapons and drugs worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

According to the Israel Prison Service, the proportion of Arab inmates among Israeli citizens is twice their amount in the general population at 43 percent.

Police noted that the seized weapons may be used to criminal ends, settling disputes and terrorist attacks.

The weapons cache was artfully hidden in the colorful child’s blanket.

In addition, IDF forces from the Menashe regional brigade confiscated illegal weapons during their operations.

"In response to the immediate threat, the forces fired towards the suspect, resulting in his death."

Since the beginning of the year there have been more than 30 terrorist attacks using firearms.