Illegal weapons

Over 300,000 pieces of equipment returned to IDF under military's anonymous hand-in operation

Due to the success of the operation, the IDF stated that it would be extended by two days, until November 16.

Assorted weapons returned to IDF under its anonymous equipment return operation, November 11, 2026.
Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng speaks at SIGNAL Group's 10th Annual Conference on Israel's China and Indo-Pacific Policy on November 5,2026.

Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations

Four gazelles are seen after they were found being illegally held in the West Bank. Image released on November 8, 2026.

Police investigate three West Bank suspects arrested with illegal guns, protected gazelles

Israeli security forces operate in the village of Hable, near Kalkilya, in the West Bank overnight on Oct. 29, 2026.

IDF, Border Police seize rifles, silencers, 2,300 rounds in West Bank raid near Kalkilya


Bedouin-Israeli, Palestinian cell sold 150,000 bullets to Islamic Jihad

The cell, with the two Bedouins from Tel Sheva in the South, also sold to various criminal organizations in the South, said the Shin Bet.

Bedouin brothers Adam and Mahmoud Abu Taha, as well as Palestinian man Majdi Amrana are being indicted for selling over 150,000 bullets to the Islamic Jihad in the West Bank.

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