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Various weapon systems in Hezbollah use seen in the past few days

IDF forces in southern Lebanon have found various weapon systems originating from Iran, Russia, Syria, and China, as well as the first known instance of a weapon with North Korean origins. Report.

Various weapon systems in Hezbollah use seen in the past few days

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

A full 60-70% of weapons found in southern Lebanon at the start of the IDF's ground invasion were Russian-made; experts unsure of whether they were taken from Syria or signal increased cooperation between Russia and Hezbollah, report says.

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

Watch: Unusual stockpile of weapons discovered in northern Israel

Police uncover large stockpile of weapons in Isfiya, arrest several suspects following questioning.

Watch: Unusual stockpile of weapons discovered in northern Israel

Over weapons to Israel

Spain refuses to permit vessel to dock

Maersk confirms one of its container vessels was refused permission to dock at Spain's Algeciras port due to alleged weapons shipments for Israel, stresses no weapons are being transported to Israel.

Spain refuses to permit vessel to dock

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Police locate weapons 10 meters underground - in northern Israel

Large cache of weapons, ammunition, and military vests discovered in tunnel dug under home in Kafr Salem near Haifa.

Police locate weapons 10 meters underground - in northern Israel

Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Tyre targeted

The IAF struck Hezbollah weapons and anti-tank-missile storage facilities, terrorist infrastructure, and observation posts in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Tyre targeted

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Soldiers from the 205th Reserve Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing grenade launchers, shoulder-fired missiles, RPGs, combat vests, Kornet missiles, and other weapons that were hidden in a mosque in the heart of a civilian neighborhood.

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel

US to send Israel half-ton bombs, examining ways to speed up weapons transfer if need arises, report says.

Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel

US report: Delayed weapons shipment on its way to Israel

US sending Israel 500-pound bombs after two-month delay, shipment of larger bombs still delayed.

US report: Delayed weapons shipment on its way to Israel

Sweden:

Teen found guilty of taking weapon to Israeli embassy

Swedish court finds 15-year-old boy guilty of possession of a semi-automatic weapon while heading to the Israeli embassy in Stockholm in a taxi.

Teen found guilty of taking weapon to Israeli embassy

'Deceptions and lies'

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport

Lebanese air transport association denies report in The Telegraph that Hezbollah has been storing at Beirut’s main airport, invites journalists for a tour.

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport

Unusual incident:

9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured, two soldiers moderately injured and five other soldiers lightly injured. The incident is being investigated.

9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base

Pentagon spokesman:

'No final decision on paused weapons shipment'

Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder tells Channel 13 News: We’re going to continue to provide Israel with the munitions it needs to defend itself.

'No final decision on paused weapons shipment'

Spain:

'We won't allow ships carrying arms to Israel at our ports'

Spanish Foreign Minister says his country will not be allowing ships carrying arms to Israel to call at its ports because "the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace."

'We won't allow ships carrying arms to Israel at our ports'

Biden administration:

'Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza'

New State Department report says it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law.

'Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza'

56 Congress members call to withhold offensive arms from Israel

Demand to withhold offensive arms from Israel 'picks up steam' as additional members of Congress sign letter in aftermath of World Central Kitchen employees' deaths.

56 Congress members call to withhold offensive arms from Israel

The new queens of battle

We have the manufacturing skills to produce both heavy artillery and battlefield rocket systems. With enough investment, we could transform these particular weapons into major, export items, whose profits would subsidize our own necessary military build up. Op-ed.

The new queens of battle

The haredim are our secret weapon

The rest of the world is also beginning to recognize the unique value of Israel’s religiously committed population.

The haredim are our secret weapon

Report: US may slow defense support for Israel

US may increase bureaucratic difficulties for weapons shipments, slowing deliveries without issuing a formal statement, report says.

Report: US may slow defense support for Israel

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

All democracies must reorganize their defense establishments to adopt a new war footing, just as Israel has been forced to do. Op-ed.

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

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White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.

White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

Reservist allegedly stole multiple rifles and other items from Hamas terrorists and hid them in the school where he works.

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

One of largest weapons depots in Gaza found near medical clinic

Hundreds of rockets, launchers, long-range rockets, UAVs, and ready-to-use explosive devices found near a medical clinic and school in Gaza.

One of largest weapons depots in Gaza found near medical clinic

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

IDF troops locate dozens of mortar shells and weapons were hidden by Hamas in kindergarten and elementary school.

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

Ben-Gvir: 1,700 weapon licenses issued daily

Since Oct. 7, 236,006 applications for private weapons licenses have been submitted to the Ministry of National Security firearms division.

Ben-Gvir: 1,700 weapon licenses issued daily

Report: Israel promised not to distribute M16s in Judea, Samaria

Biden administration sold Israel M16s on condition they would not be distributed to security squads in Judea and Samaria, report says.

Report: Israel promised not to distribute M16s in Judea, Samaria

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.

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

Weapons reform:

Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir and Israel Police agree on new policy allowing civilians who neutralize active terrorists to maintain their weapons.

Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Ben Gvir to Mayor of Tayibe:

'Your friends are voting against the weapons law'

National Security Minister tells Mayor of Arab city that the Arab MKs opposed a law meant to fight the phenomenon of illegal weapons.

'Your friends are voting against the weapons law'

Weapons found in cookie jar in central Israel

Police uncover weapons hidden in cookie jar in Lod school.

Weapons found in cookie jar in central Israel

German cops seize grenades, crossbow from far-right extremist

Search of anti-government group follower's home also reveals stash of thousands of rounds of ammo, semiautomatic pistols, clubs and knives.

German cops seize grenades, crossbow from far-right extremist

Three arrested for importing weapons parts hidden in toys

Joint operation reveals: Toys sent in packages from abroad are found to contain weapons parts.

Three arrested for importing weapons parts hidden in toys

Weapon stolen from supermarket security guard in central Israel

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

Weapon stolen from supermarket security guard in central Israel

Ukraine:

'We received just 10 percent of the weapons we requested'

Ukraine's deputy defense minister says the country has received just 10 percent of the weapons it requested from the West.

'We received just 10 percent of the weapons we requested'

Police: Arabs accounted for 82% of crimes with deadly firearms

While Arab citizens account for an overwhelming majority of deadly weapons cases in the country, only a small number end up behind bars.

Police: Arabs accounted for 82% of crimes with deadly firearms

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 2.5m worth of drugs

IDF and Israel Police troops thwart smuggling attempt of 37 weapons and drugs worth 2,500,000 NIS.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 2.5m worth of drugs

Attempted smuggling of 7,000 bullets to Gaza thwarted

Customs officials in southern Israel discover 7,000 9mm bullets hidden in rolls of insulation material.

Attempted smuggling of 7,000 bullets to Gaza thwarted

US Navy tests high-energy laster weapon in Gulf of Aden

A US Navy ship has tested a high-energy laser weapon in the Gulf of Aden, successfully hitting a static target.

US Navy tests high-energy laster weapon in Gulf of Aden

Weapons reissued to officers who eliminated terrorist

"You acted exactly as expected," said Border Police chief. Meanwhile, Commissioner insists: "No escalation; these were isolated incidents."

Weapons reissued to officers who eliminated terrorist

Security guards laid off must deposit their weapons

Government orders owners of security firms to ensure that all guards laid off for more than a week deposit their weapons with firm.

Security guards laid off must deposit their weapons

Arrested: Pawn shop owner linked to Jersey City shooters

The number & address of Ahmed A-Hady, 35, was found in the pants pocket of the male shooter in Jersey City's mass shooting.

Arrested: Pawn shop owner linked to Jersey City shooters

Attempt to smuggle weapons parts into PA thwarted

Equipment found by inspectors at Tarqumiah crossing includes triggers and springs, silencers, various kinds of bullets, drilling machinery.

Attempt to smuggle weapons parts into PA thwarted

Suspicious Arabs caught after approaching fence in Samaria

Soldiers identify Arabs approaching fence and give chase. Suspects found to be carrying M16 rifle and knife, transferred for questioning.

Suspicious Arabs caught after approaching fence in Samaria

Will Hamas' new weapon beat Israel's Iron Dome?

Hamas' attempt to use drones to attack IDF vehicles failed - but the terror organization isn't giving up yet.

Will Hamas' new weapon beat Israel's Iron Dome?

Netanyahu's security guards have a new weapon

The anti-drone rifle is a product of the Chinese company HIKVISION, which sells it to security forces and police around the world.

Netanyahu's security guards have a new weapon

Smuggling of Jordanian weapons into Israel foiled

Israeli police thwart the smuggling of dozens of pistols and submachine guns from Jordan into Israel.

Smuggling of Jordanian weapons into Israel foiled

IDF confiscates illegal weapons in Hevron area

M-16 rifle, two self-manufactured pistols and large amounts of ammunition confiscated after troops spot suspicious vehicle trying to flee.

IDF confiscates illegal weapons in Hevron area

Two terrorists captured in Kedumim area

IDF capture two terrorists approaching Kedumim; security forces capture seven terrorists, money, incitement propaganda.

Two terrorists captured in Kedumim area

The weapons of the Gaza terrorists

IDF spokesperson publishes pictures of the weapons carried by the two terrorists who shot at IDF soldiers during 'terror march' on Friday.

The weapons of the Gaza terrorists

Weapons confiscated in village near car-ramming attack

Soldier seriously injured in attack in which 2 murdered out of immediate danger. Weapons found in terrorist's village, 8 suspects arrested.

Weapons confiscated in village near car-ramming attack

Security guard attacked in Ramat Gan

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

Security guard attacked in Ramat Gan

Ammunition, automatic weapon, found in Israeli Arab city

Police find AK-47, ammunition, in central Israeli Arab city.

Ammunition, automatic weapon, found in Israeli Arab city

Israeli bus attacked by Arab stone-throwers in Samaria

Potential stabbing attack thwarted near Jewish town in Samaria. Israeli bus targeted by Arab stone-throwers.

Israeli bus attacked by Arab stone-throwers in Samaria

Suspicious car and a heavy bag: Arab caught smuggling weapons

IDF soldier says suspicious car had no license plates, trunk contained unusually heavy bag.

Suspicious car and a heavy bag: Arab caught smuggling weapons

Brig. General suspended for 2 weeks

IDF suspends general accused of illegal possession of military and civilian equipment.

Brig. General suspended for 2 weeks

Brig. General suspected of illegal weapons possession

Senior officer has rifle, pistol, ammunition, and washing machine in container he took from base to base.

Brig. General suspected of illegal weapons possession

PA sets conditions for Hamas

Ahead of reconciliation talks between PA and Hamas, Abbas asserts: There will be no Palestinian state until Hamas gives up its weapons.

PA sets conditions for Hamas