Gun control
Jewish org., security expert, slam Canberra's gun buyback as 'deflection' after Bondi Beach attack
Albanese's center-left government enacted laws for the buyback, tighter gun license checks, and a crackdown on hate in the wake of the attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration.
Israeli settler indicted for reckless homicide in killing of Awdah Hathaleen
Beersheba residents now eligible for firearm licenses under expanded reform
'I killed a person': TLV court sentences Solomon Madmon to life for murder of family member
Gun control, border regulation: Lebanon's Aoun inches toward Hezbollah confrontation - analysis
Aoun spoke about the need for a “comprehensive approach to restricting the possession of weapons to the army and security forces."
Mental health issues may be underreported on gun license requests - comptroller
As the rate of harm to mental health in the country increased, the number of gun license requests being sent to the Health Ministry for review should have remained constant or increased.
One year later, how did Ben-Gvir's gun reform impact Israel? - analysis
In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.
American culture war: The issues that divide Trump, Biden supporters in US - survey
Both Biden and Trump supporters agree it is crucial for law enforcement to keep communities safe, to treat people equally regardless of race or ethnic group, and on discussing mental health issues.
National service girls no longer able to approve gun permits
The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.
NGO to AG, police chief: Probe Ben-Gvir's gun permit policies
MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.
Israeli political poll sees major dissatisfaction with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
Public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Netanyahu and gov't on the rise; openness exists among public to conspiracy theories about October 7 attack
Florida rapper shoots manager, gets run over
Shocking incident captured on camera: Rapper from Florida shoots her manager to death and is run over, now facing murder indictment. Viewer discretion advised.
Police found Maine shooting suspect dead in recycling trailer, still investigating motive
The body was found in an unlocked trailer, dressed in what appeared to be the same brown sweatshirt the suspect was wearing the night of the attack.
Massive surge in firearm licenses and ammunition sales amidst Gaza conflict
In response to this demand, the National Security Ministry has augmented the firearm approval department by adding 60 more employees.
