Israel expands gun permits to residents of Jerusalem Jewish neighbourhoods

Israel expands gun permits to residents of Jerusalem Jewish neighbourhoods Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:31 Policy drive by Ben Givr doubles civilian firearm licences, raising safety and domestic violence concerns Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shakes hands with a volunteer of the new civilian guard unit while handing out M5 automatic assault rifles in Ashkelon on 27 October 2023 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben