Thefts From IDF Bases

Weapons theft investigation uncovers drug trafficking ring

Investigation into a stolen IDF rifle uncovered alleged arms and drug trafficking, with indictments filed against a reservist and civilian.

Machine guns stolen from IDF vehicles in northern Israel

Three FN MAG machine guns were stolen from military vehicles in the western Galilee region while the soldiers responsible for them were on leave.

Ben-Gvir: 'Remove the shackles from police and soldiers'

The Ministerial Committee approved a bill to avoid prosecuting police officers and soldiers for actions taken while protecting IDF bases.

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.

Thousands of weapons stolen from IDF each year

Data on weapons thefts from IDF bases released, showing terrorists and criminals seize thousands of weapons from IDF annually.

Gov't pushes for harsher punishments for weapons thieves

Key ministerial committee approves legislation that would harshly increase punishments handed out to weapons thieves.

'End the disgrace'

IDF base: More than 50 thefts in one year

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discusses IDF battle against thefts from bases, fire zones; 'Armed soldiers robbed in broad daylight.'

Bedouin seriously injured attempting tank carrier heist

'A soldier's status has become a joke. They treat us as if we were scarecrows in the middle of a garden - they only look scary.'

Knesset looks to crack down on thieves breaking into IDF bases

MK Anat Berko advancing bill that would double punishments for thieves caught breaking into IDF bases.