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Embracing self-reliance, IDF orders 20,000 made-in-Israel M4 rifles

Following Canada's Israel arms embargo due to criticism of Gaza war, Defense Ministry issues tender for purchase of M16-style assault rifles, with 51% of their parts to be locally manufactured

Navit Zomer | 03.28.24

UK conditions Israel arms sales on prison visits to Hamas terrorists

Israeli officials say feel Washington nudging Western allies to pressure Jerusalem as Biden administration faces electoral headwinds for support of Gaza campaign

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

Israel issues US letter committing to use arms according to international law

Defense Minister Gallant signs document required by the Biden administration to allow continued supply of American military aid to Israel amid war in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.24

Airport Authority alerts to rise in forgotten ammunition in Israelis' luggage amid war

Ben Gurion Airport reports 4-5 daily incidents of ammunition, grenades and firearms found in luggage amid war, urges Israelis to carefully remove all military equipment before arriving at airport

Roy Rubinstein | 03.10.24

US considering banning use of its weapons in IDF Rafah operation

Biden administration delivered 100 weapons shipments to Israel since October 7, report reveals, as officials attempt to pressure Israel into reconsidering offensive; 'Any limit on U.S. arms supplies to Israel would mark a sharp break in the relationship — and cause a political furor'

Itamar Eichner | 03.07.24

IDF gears up for arsenal overhaul with homegrown assault rifles

Aiming to standardize troop loadouts after war lessons and mirror Western armies, IDF to phase out older M4 and Tavor rifles for modern Israeli weapons with advanced firing mechanisms

Yoav Zitun | 03.06.24

משטרת ישראל מאתרת כלי נשק בתוך קבר בנצרת

Police find weapons cache buried in grave in Nazareth

Detectives discovered weapons and bullet cartridges in a grave in Nazareth in northern Israel; 'The criminals also hurt the dead'

Hassan Shaalan | 03.05.24

Defense Ministry to purchase tens of thousands of Israeli-made rifles to overcome arms shortage

Defense Ministry will soon publish a multi-million shekel tender to purchase tens of thousands of locally produced assault rifles to be used by infantry brigades and first response units; It will lessen dependence on arms imports

Yuval Sade/ Calcalist | 02.20.24

איראן חשפה מערכת הגנה אווירית חדשה נגד טילים בליסטיים

Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions

Iranian Defense Minister reveals two vehicle-mounted systems claiming new anti-missile array could intercept up to six rockets simultaneously

Reuters | 02.17.24

US to send Israel weapons worth tens of millions of dollars, report

Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration plans to supply Israel with bombs and other military equipment despite its attempts to push a cease-fire in Gaza

Ynet | 02.17.24

U.S. launches probe into IDF misuse of U.S. weapons, causing civilian casualties, report

Investigators looking at attack on high-rise in Jabalia on October 31 where 125 people reportedly died; Israel says targeted Hamas commander in tunnel beneath building and used delayed fuse to ensure bomb explodes underground

Ynet | 02.14.24

IDF's shopping cart: Israel to buy F-35s, Iron Dome missiles and advanced weaponry amid war

Pending US aid package earmarked to finance establishment of new fighter jet and helicopter squadrons, and will allow Israel to retire outdated ones, thereby reducing maintenance costs

Yuval Azulay | 02.14.24

אמצעי לחימה שאותרו על ידי חטיבת 'יפתח' באל בורייג'

IDF uncovers Hamas' main weapons manufacturing industry in Gaza

Troops operating in the central part of the Strip find several tunnel shafts leading to underground weapons manufacturing factories supplying Hamas terrorists

Yoav Zitun | 01.19.24

יחידה מיוחדת תוקם במטרה להילחם בהברחת הנשק בגבול ירדן

Security forces foil weapons smuggling ring across Jordanian border

Indictments pressed by police against one Israeli and one Palestinian reveal how the two smuggled firearms through a breach in the border fence; smuggled weapons yet to be seized

Israel Moshkovitz | 01.10.24

Inside a Hamas weapons factory

The strong smell of ammonia and chemicals overwhelms the senses, in Maghazi's factory, Hamas produces missiles that are supposed reach the north; 'We will dismantle these infrastructures, but it will take time,' said Golani division commander

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.10.24

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