Guns

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.

 Dividing cancer cell
An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Israeli man steals weapon from IDF soldier who fell asleep on bus ride, arrested by police

Lox & Loaded gun club participants learn to use firearms safely at shooting ranges.

Lox & Loaded: Jewish gun club grows in popularity amid wave of antisemitism across US

A protestor carries a poster during a demonstration to protest against femicide, sexual violence and all gender-based violence ahead of the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Valletta, Malta November 23, 2025.

Sharp rise in femicide in Israel in 2025, firearms become leading weapon - report


Israel passes bill to give police more powers against illegal weapons

The bill passed 20-6 with support from opposition and coalition members.

An IDF weapons cache

Israeli counterterror team foils plan to harm judicial reform protesters

Three right-wing activists were arrested by "Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad, after they shared a video with eggs and a gun threatening protesters.

 Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023.

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.

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.”

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.

  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.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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."

 CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.