A special investigative team was established in recent weeks after intelligence raised suspicions that an active reservist was involved in weapons trafficking.
According to the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the 18-year-old from Ibillin studied weapons use, searched for material on explosives, tried to obtain an M-16, and hid ammunition in his home.
The suspect allegedly began contact with an Iranian operative through social media in late 2025 and agreed to carry out tasks in exchange for money.
The suspect was held in detention following his arrest, and the detention was extended to June 11.
No details on the names of the officials or their positions were given by the police.
Ben-Gvir claimed that the relaxation of gun controls since October 7 had not caused this increase, adding that "a weapon in the right hands saves lives. Period."
After wounding the victim, the attacker fled the scene. Israel Police later found him shortly afterward, several streets from the apartment.
In Jaffa, police launched an investigation after receiving a report of an individual seen tearing down LGBT flags displayed at the Clock Tower Square.
The altercation, which occurred in full view of dozens of swimmers, including children, broke out after one man asked another to stop smoking near the pool.
Later the IDF stated that, prior to the event, dozens of Israeli Jewish rioters had blocked roads in the area, forcing Palestinian cars to turn around and throwing rocks at their vehicles.
In Yafia, two men in their 30s were fatally shot. Magen David Adom paramedics reported treating the two men for penetrating wounds shortly before reporting that the men had both died at the scene.
