Illegal weapons

Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq

"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.

Syrian security forces seize a Hezbollah weapons shipment near the Syrian-Iraqi border, July 16, 2026.
View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026.

Israel's border with Jordan vulnerable to terror infiltration, weapons smuggling, locals fear

Israeli security forces conduct raids in the overt phase of Operation "Nomad," July 13, 2026.

Codename 'Nomad': First Bedouin undercover agent cracks major Israeli organized crime network

Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

WATCH: Dozens arrested in ongoing countrywide weapons, drug trafficking raid led by Lahav 433


Israeli police target crime families, drug and weapons networks with new directive

During a recent raid, detectives seized 1.5 kg of explosives from a crime family's compound in Ramle as part of the “Emergency Brakes” initiative under the new commissioner.

 Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem May 9, 2024.

In plain sight: Houthi-backed arms dealers in Yemen sell guns, rifles, grenades on X

Selling weapons on X is against the terms of service; the company’s failure to identify the Houthi-linked trade could mean Musk’s company has broken US law.

Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, June 7, 2024.

Israel Police arrest four in Ben-Gvir's ministry for firearm license bribery

The suspects include a licensing official at the National Security Ministry, as well as three officials who worked to collect firearm license applications and approve them.

 Illustrative image of a man at a shooting range.

IDF finds Chinese weapons used in Gaza - report

"China has an extensive arms industry," an expert on China-Israel relations said. "By definition, it does not sell weapons to non-state entities."

 Israeli soldiers stand by tanks, near the Israel-Gaza border, December 30, 2023

5 fake IDF soldiers charged with robbing Palestinian police station

Five residents of east Jerusalem were indicted for disguising themselves as IDF soldiers and raiding and stealing weapons from a Palestinian police station.

Robbery of a Palestinian police station

IDF destroys second West Bank illegal gun production facility in week

During the operation, the IDF, Israel Police, Israel Border Police and Shin Bet were attacked with stones, burning tires, and Molotov cocktails.

 Israeli security forces destroy an illegal firearms production facility in the West Bank on October 1, 2023

WATCH: Police seize 'sniper rifle,' pistols, stun grenades, close brothel

In addition to seizing weapons, police uncovered a brothel and detained the madame, a 40-year-old Ashdod resident.

 Police confiscated what they referred to as a "sniper rifle," a long gun fitted with a telescopic sight and a bipod.

Israelis should carry guns on Yom Kippur, police say

In a press statement, the Israel Police spokesperson urged Israelis to carry guns for personal safety amid the High Holy Days.

 POLICE PATROL outside al-Aqsa Mosque amid clashes in the area this week.

Israel, Palestinians launch new phase in West Bank arms race - analysis

In Israel, a political crisis may be sparked by concerns about the weapons ending up in the hands of terrorists.  

 A man looks on as Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants march in a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the movement's foundation, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip October 4, 2022.

Guns everywhere: Israel's military leadership created a deadly Wild West - opinion

I blame Israeli military leaders going back 3 decades who not only soft-pedaled the dangers of Oslo, but also promised Israelis a demilitarized West Bank and Gaza under all political circumstances.

 FATAH MEMBERS carry their weapons during a military parade at the Askar refugee camp, on the outskirts of Nablus, in July.