weapons theft

Serious security breach at IDF base in southern Israel

Two Arabs, one of whom was in Israel illegally, worked at an IDF base in southern Israel - and stole a weapon from the staff living quarters.

While their friends are at war:

Two IDF soldiers arrested for selling weapon to Arab

Two soldiers from the Nahal Brigade allegedly attempted to sell a stolen Micro-Tavor assault rifle to an illegal Arab infiltrator.

Concern in the IDF:

Munitions stolen during war

IDF officials suspect that soldiers and civilians who gained access to ammunition during the war stole frag grenades, bullets, and antitank missiles, some as souvenirs and some to sell to criminal organizations.

Gaza arms theft:

Defense attorney claims client fought bravely and saved lives

The attorney of Roi Yifrah, who allegedly impersonated security personnel to sneak into Gaza and steal arms, says the client is a hero.

Unusual incident at IDF base:

Arabs steal machine gun while soldiers sleeping

IDF investigating incident in which a MAG-type machine gun was stolen while soldiers who were supposed to be guarding it fell asleep.

Bedouin who stole bullets from IDF base indicted

Bedouin brothers Ahmad and Odeh Abu Marihil observed IDF base, collected information on how to best infiltrate it, indictment reveals.

Epidemic:

Machine gun stolen from IDF base in southern Israel

IDF soldiers who left an FN MAG near their APC during an exercise returned to find it was stolen. Military police are investigating.

Thieves who stole nearly 30,000 bullets from IDF bunker arrested

Israeli security forces arrest two Israeli Bedouin men, recover 26,000 stolen rounds of rifle ammunition stolen from IDF bunker.

30,000 bullets stolen from IDF bunker in southern Israel

Israel Police and Military Police launch investigation after 30,000 bullets are stolen from an IDF bunker in southern Israel.

Border Police:

Officer indicted for stealing, selling police equipment

Mohammad Hamza is indicted for using drugs, firing weapons near people, stealing police equipment and weapons, & selling weapons for money.

Military police probing:

Tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition stolen from IDF base

Commander appointed to conduct a systemic examination and draw lessons on the conditions that made the theft possible.

Weapon stolen from supermarket security guard in central Israel

Two suspects wearing helmets attack security guard in Petah Tikva, steal his personal weapon.

Thief steals gun from security guard, arrested

Man stole gun from school guard. Weapon not recovered.

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Palestinian grabs M-16 from police officer and flees

A routine traffic check turned into something much worse.

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Border Police catch weapon and ammunition thief red-handed

Bedouin Arab suspect is caught red-handed as he tries to steal equipment, ammunition, from military base in southern Israel.

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Video of military museum break-in

Indictments filed against six suspects in Golani Museum break-in last month.

Masked thieves break into military museum, steal weapons

Police arrest six suspects, all in their 20s and 30s and residents of a Bedouin Arab town.

IDF cancels weapons permits for soldiers

The IDF has rolled out a strategy against theft of weapons from soldiers - soldiers will no longer be permitted to take weapons off base.

Soldier 'fought with all his might' to prevent weapons theft

Investigation concludes into incident where 2 suspects attacked soldier, stole his weapon after lengthy fight.

Police capture two Arabs who stole IDF soldier's weapon

Police arrest two Arabs who attacked a fighter from the IDF’s Egoz Unit near Shfar'am and stole his weapon last Wednesday.

Arabs attack IDF soldier and steal his weapon

IDF soldier suffers injuries to hand, face, after two Arab suspects attack him to steal weapon.

Weapon theft in north: Lieutenant colonel will be dismissed

Hiram Deputy Commander, officer with rank of Lt Col, and two other officers will be dismissed following theft of 38 weapons from brigade HQ.

Soldier who fought off Arabs is a 'quiet & unassuming' young man

"A's" former teachers at his pre-military academy describe him as someone who never sought the limelight.

40 IDF guns stolen

Commission of inquiry to present findings next month after dozens of weapons stolen from IDF base.

Weapon stolen from soldier in Jordan Valley

Shin Bet, police searching for weapon stolen from training base from hands of sleeping soldier.

Career IDF soldier arrested for selling weapons to Arabs

Officer, soldier to face charges for selling multiple MAGs, M-16s, ammunition, and grenades to Arabs in Wadi Ara.

M-16 stolen from IDF base

Military Police are investigating after thieves steal an M-16 rifle from a base in southern Israel.

Soldier convicted for selling weapons to civilian

IDF soldier gets 7.5 years in prison for stealing 3 M-16s from his base and selling them.

Court indicts three Bedouin for stealing soldier's weapon

Three Bedouin relatives plan and execute weapons theft, then work to hide evidence.

3 Bedouin arrested for attacking IDF soldier, stealing weapons

Negev Bedouin arrested for abducting soldier, threatening him at gunpoint, and stealing his weapons.

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21 weapons stolen from IDF so far this year

11 weapons stolen from IDF soldier's homes, bases just last month.

IDF soldier reports weapon stolen in southern Israel

Police searching for four suspects wanted in theft of assault rifle from IDF soldier.

IDF vehicle accidentally enters Jenin

PA Arabs attack IDF soldiers who mistakenly enter Jenin, injuring one and stealing a weapon.

Security guard attacked in Ramat Gan

Unknown assailant attempts to steal security guard's weapon, delivers a blow to his head before escaping.

Patient steals gun, escapes hospital

Man being treated at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod injures MDA paramedic, steals guard's firearm, flees facility.

Building contractor arrested for weapons theft

Renovations contractor working on IDF base turns out to be accomplice in May weapons theft.

Dozens of weapons stolen from IDF base

IDF armory in southern Israel broken into, more than 30 weapons stolen.

Who is stealing IDF vehicles?

Document obtained by Arutz Sheva reveals sharp increase in number of vehicles stolen from IDF.

Weapons Theft from IDF Soldiers On the Decline

Hundreds of firearms stolen from the military over the past several years, officials say - but the phenomenon is waning.

Police Officers Arrested for Stealing, Selling Weapons

Two brothers serving in the Israel police were arrested on charges of stealing and selling weapons.

M-16s Stolen from Police Car

The assault rifles were apparently left in an unlocked squad car as the officers were responding to an incident.

Mob Now Has Military-Grade Weapons, Police Warn

Poor security at military bases means criminals get their hands on nearly 1,000 IDF grenades a year, and more, police say.

Weapons Stolen from Maccabim Base

Eight weapons stolen from lockers in the sleeping quarters of Border Policemen.

4 Arrested in IDF Ammunition Theft

Four men from Kfar Tuba nabbed for stealing ammunition. Detainees include soldier, prisoner.

Masked Men Infiltrate IDF Base, Steal Weapons

IDF hunting thieves who broke into a base, tied up a soldier and stole weapons.