Guns

Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession

The police conducted an independent investigation separate from the prosecution, uncovering "early and deliberate preparation for criminal activity, using a variety of means."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

The military also killed a Hezbollah terrorist who was monitoring IDF operations in the region, and killed additional terror cells, seizing their weapons, including explosives and firearms.

|ByJAMES GENN
People gather as policemen arrive at the scene of an attack, the morning after gunmen killed multiple people in an overnight attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria March 30, 2026.

Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state

The Plateau state government said the gunmen were unknown and imposed a 48-hour curfew in the district. The University of Jos suspended examinations due to start on Monday.

|ByREUTERS
An illustration of a man in handcuffs with a Kuwaiti flag in the background.

Kuwait arrests 16-member Hezbollah terror cell, seizes weapons, drones, Morse code transmitters

Kuwaiti authorities arrested 14 Kuwaiti citizens and two Lebanese nationals belonging to a Hezbollah cell, seizing weapons, narcotics, and terror paraphernalia.

|ByJAMES GENN

Diaspora Jews needs to change their mindset to handle emergencies - opinion

If you see something, say something. By remaining vigilant and prepared, individuals can better handle unexpected incidents.

MARCH 2, 2023ByYONI ARI
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers in a car (illustrative).

12 charged for selling pistols, rifles, stun grenades in coded WhatsApp chat

Pistol ammunition was referred to as “small screws,” and shock grenades were offered to one client as “apples.”

FEBRUARY 27, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
M-16 and grenades found during operations by Israeli police

Will Palestinian Authority focus on illegal weapons in Jenin? - analysis

The Palestinian Authority will be facing challenges to their leadership, if they don't get illegal weaponry importing under control.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians including gunmen gather during a protest following the death of senior Palestinian militant Nasser Abu Hmaid who was jailed by Israel and died in an Israeli hospital where he had been moved to after his health deteriorated, in Ramallah in the West Bank December 20, 2022.

Israel's Knesset advances bill to tackle illegal weaponry in Arab sector

Under the new bill, Those convicted of possession of illegal weaponry could see a maximum prison term of up to five years.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
An IDF weapons cache

Following terror wave, Israeli firearm license requests spike by 400%

The National Security Ministry's Firearms Licensing Division explained that the spike in firearm license request in Israel follows the recent terror wave.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023ByMATAN WASSERMAN
Israelis practice shooting handguns at a local shooting range in the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights, on April 3, 2022, following the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel.

Hundreds of gun permits to be approved monthly under Ben-Gvir licensing reforms

The interview part of the application process for private firearm ownership will be removed for members of security forces as part of the changes being made.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
People shop for weapons at Caliber 3 weapon's store in Gush Etzion, following the recent wave of terror attacks. February 1, 2023.

Letters to the Editor February 1, 2023: Home that I love

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JANUARY 31, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Sen. Schumer demands investigation into rifle marketed to kids

A group of US Democratic senators are calling on the FTC to investigate a tactical rifle currently being sold in a "child-sized version."

JANUARY 31, 2023ByHALEY COHEN
CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.

Judge blocks New Jersey ban on guns at beaches, casinos

The judge also blocked bans on carrying guns in public libraries, museums, bars and restaurants and on private property without the owner's explicit permission, as well as transporting loaded guns.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByREUTERS
Person pointing a gun at unseen target (illustrative)

How to get a gun permit in Israel? Ben-Gvir wants easy firearm licenses

What are Israel's current gun laws, and what do you need to do to get a firearm?

JANUARY 29, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israelis practice shooting handguns at a local shooting range in the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights, on April 3, 2022, following the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel.