Illegal weapons

Over 200 arrested, guns, explosives confiscated, in major Arab crime crackdown by Israel Police

Since the start of the year, police have been conducting operation 'On Target,' consisting of a series of focused raids on known crime forces within the Arab community.

WEAPONS CONFISCATED by the police during the 'On Target' operation.
Two handguns, an explosive device, ammunition, and magazines seized from a school compound in Lakiya, Feb 4, 2026.

Police seize guns, explosive device at Bedouin school amid Negev crackdown on illegal weapons

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

Hebron residents blame family feuds for IDF counterterrorism operation


IDF's Shivta base robbed under soldier's noses

Thieves broke into a base and stole two vehicles and the soldiers didn't even notice.

 The stolen weapons captured by IDF and Israel Police on January 25, 2022

Artificial intelligence in the service of the military

We have to protect munitions, weapons and equipment in IDF camps.

 Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

Illegal firearms like M-16s increasingly found with Palestinian terrorists, gangs - analysis

How do Palestinians in the West Bank get their hands of hefty arms meant for warfare?

M-16 rifle found during raid in Palestinian town of Abu Dis, Oct. 29, 2019

Where are Palestinians getting M-16 rifles from? - analysis

It’s difficult to quantify how many illegal firearms there are in the West Bank or how prevalent they are with terror groups or other armed men.

 PALESTINIANS ATTEND the funeral of five terrorists belonging to the Lions’ Den group who were killed by Israeli forces in Nablus on October 25

'Wandering Storm': Massive Border Police op targets illegal weapons

Over 60 targets in various locations in the coastal region were raided in the operation and 20 suspects were arrested.

Palestinian demonstrators clash with IDF and Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Kfar Qaddum, near the West Bank city of Nablus, October 7, 2022.

Russian missile supplies running low, Ukrainian intel says

As Russia's weapon supply runs lower and lower by the day, they have no choice but to ask for help from allies with supplies - or worse - retreat.

 9М723 missiles, part of Iskander-M missile complex, are seen during a demonstration at the International military-technical forum ARMY-2019 at Alabino range in Moscow Region, Russia June 25, 2019.

US worried that weapons sent to Ukraine could end up in ‘wrong hands’

The US State Department outlined a plan to stop the potential trade of US arms sent to Ukraine, noting that criminal actors may attempt to acquire weapons.

 A member of the Ukrainian National Guard prepares a D-30 howitzer for a fire towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine October 5, 2022

Israel seized 300 illegal weapons on Egyptian, Jordanian borders in 2022 - IDF

In addition to the weapons, over 2,100 kg. of drugs have been seized along the Egyptian and Jordanian borders.

 Israel security forces have seized over 2,100 kg. of smuggled drugs along the Egyptian and Jordanian borders since the start of 2022.

14 arrested in West Bank overnight, IDF soldier lightly wounded by gunfire

Weapons seized by Border Police operations in the West Bank • 3 suspects arrested for assaulting passers-by in the Old City of Jerusalem.

 Border Police confiscate weapons in Abu Dis

Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring

Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.

Firearms were found in the back of the suspects' vehicle