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)

Published date: 9 March 2026 13:04 GMT

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