National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that more than 270,000 Israelis have received firearm licenses since the start of the gun-licensing reform he led, expanding the list of eligible communities to include Rosh HaAyin, Yavne, Even Yehuda, and the Hevel Modi'in Regional Council. The policy, he said, aims to enable citizens to defend themselves and their families.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvar announced Monday evening that over 270,000 additional Israelis have obtained firearm licenses since the launch of the gun-licensing reform he spearheaded. The statement, published on his official channel, listed Rosh HaAyin, Yavne, Even Yehuda, and the Hevel Modi'in Regional Council as newly eligible areas. Ben Gvir framed the expansion as a continuation of his 'weapon revolution,' asserting that more licensed citizens mean greater security. The figure — 270,000 new licensees — represents the cumulative total since the reform began, though the announcement did not specify a timeline or break out the number of licenses issued in recent months. The policy has been a cornerstone of Ben Gvir's tenure, drawing both support from gun-rights advocates and criticism from security officials who argue it increases risks. No official data from the Public Security Ministry or the Firearms Licensing Department was cited in the statement.
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