An Arab IDF reservist reportedly transferred weapons from military stockpiles to Arab residents of Rahat, according to an unverified report. The details of the incident, including the type of weapons and the number of recipients, have not been disclosed, and the report has not been independently confirmed.
According to a report circulating on Telegram, an Arab reservist in the IDF transferred weapons from the army to individuals in the Bedouin city of Rahat. The report provides no further details on the quantity or type of weapons, the identity of the reservist, or the recipients. The Zioneer has not independently verified the claim. The incident echoes a growing pattern of concern over weapons security; earlier this week, on July 3, a reservist in Netivot was arrested on suspicion of possessing and trading weapons taken from Gaza or the October 7 battlefields. The case in Rahat, if confirmed, would represent a similar breach of military discipline and security.
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