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Friday, July 3, 2026
IDF reservist arrested for alleged unlawful sale and possession of weapons
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Illegal military gear found in the home of an IDF reservist in the southern town of Netivot, in an image published on July 3, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces/Israel Police)
An IDF reservist has been arrested on suspicion that he illegally sold and possessed weapons, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police say in a joint statement.
The reservist was found to have a Kalashnikov rifle, a sniper rifle, and ammunition during a search of his Netivot home this week, according to the statement.
He is now in the custody of the IDF Military Police as the investigation continues.
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