Teen Suspected of Firing Army Rocket Launcher at Homes Arrested
Israeli police arrested a 16-year-old boy in Jaldjoulia on suspicion of firing a stolen army LAW anti-tank rocket launcher at homes in Kafr Qasim. During the operation, police also seized two pistols, ammunition, and 14 surveillance cameras.
Despite the severity of the alleged crime, a court released the suspect under restrictive conditions due to his age and the absence of casualties. The incident highlights a growing trend of military-grade weapons appearing in the hands of criminal organizations and feuding Arab clans.
Recent reports suggest that the opening of IDF reserve depots has led to large-scale theft of weapons, contributing to a decrease in black market arms prices. The LAW rocket launcher incident is the latest in a series of crimes involving such weaponry, with two other cases reported in Sajur and Jaldjoulia within the past week.
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