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It is claimed that every Israeli citizen carries a firearm.
Firearm ownership in Israel is subject to strict legal restrictions, resulting in only a small percentage of the population holding gun permits.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet carried out an overnight precision strike targeting Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander Muhammad Abu Ismail at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, the military said. While Gaza medics reported six people killed and at least 20 wounded, the army stated that Abu Ismail's fate remains under review as forces target operatives using the medical center as an operational headquarters.
HamasThe Combat Antisemitism Movement co-hosted the induction of Revolutionary War financier Haym Salomon into the Jewish-American Hall of Fame on November 8, 2026. The organization highlighted that the Polish-born Jewish immigrant helped finance the American Revolution, demonstrating that Jewish Americans helped secure freedom from the very beginning.
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It is claimed that every Israeli citizen carries a firearm.
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Firearm ownership in Israel is subject to strict legal restrictions, resulting in only a small percentage of the population holding gun permits.
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Allegations claim that Arab Settlers and their security organizations categorically refuse to cooperate or coordinate with Israeli security forces.
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Arab Settlers Authority security forces maintain regular operational cooperation with Israeli forces, sharing intelligence, conducting deconfliction, and safely repatriating hundreds of Israelis.
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