Gun control

President Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime

Herzog declared that every local authority should make the banning of guns and violence of any kind a top priority.

Israeli president Isaac Herzog meets with bereaved families from the Arab communities, at the presidentäs residence in Jerusalem on February 15, 2026.
Federal agents stand behind police tape as people gather near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a condolence motion following the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025.

Australia's lower house of Parliament toughens up on gun laws in wake of Bondi Beach shooting

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a press conference to give an update on the deadly shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, at the NSW Parliament, in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025.

Australia’s New South Wales passes sweeping gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Hanukkah attack


Manhunt underway for sniper who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah

Police said that investigators were seeking clues at "multiple active crime scenes," pinpointed on the basis of where Kirk was shot and "locations where the suspect and the victim traveled."

Beau Mason, Head of the Utah Department of Public Safety speaks next to Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Jeffrey Long, Utah Valley University Police Department Chief during a press conference after U.S. right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University, September 10, 2025.

Charlie Kirk assassination condemned as political violence by US, global leaders

Leaders worldwide condemned the assassination of US activist Charlie Kirk, with many calling it an act of political violence threatening democracy.

Political activist and commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, US, September 10, 2025

Gun control, border regulation: Lebanon's Aoun inches toward Hezbollah confrontation - analysis

Aoun spoke about the need for a “comprehensive approach to restricting the possession of weapons to the army and security forces."

The coffin of late Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine, who was killed during Israeli airstrikes last year, is carried during his burial, in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, southern Lebanon February 24, 2025.

Mental health issues may be underreported on gun license requests - comptroller

As the rate of harm to mental health in the country increased, the number of gun license requests being sent to the Health Ministry for review should have remained constant or increased.

 A gun with bullets on table

One year later, how did Ben-Gvir's gun reform impact Israel? - analysis

In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024

American culture war: The issues that divide Trump, Biden supporters in US - survey

Both Biden and Trump supporters agree it is crucial for law enforcement to keep communities safe, to treat people equally regardless of race or ethnic group, and on discussing mental health issues.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attending the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023 and U.S. President Joe Biden participating in a meeting with Italy's Prime Minister

National service girls no longer able to approve gun permits

The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.

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

NGO to AG, police chief: Probe Ben-Gvir's gun permit policies

MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.

 Illustrative image of a man at a shooting range.

Israeli political poll sees major dissatisfaction with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Netanyahu and gov't on the rise; openness exists among public to conspiracy theories about October 7 attack

 Their offices are at the bottom of the dissatisfaction list. Ministers Itamar Ben Gabir and Bezalel Smotritz

Florida rapper shoots manager, gets run over

Shocking incident captured on camera: Rapper from Florida shoots her manager to death and is run over, now facing murder indictment. Viewer discretion advised.

 Rapper Key Vhani was photographed shooting her manager