IDF Extends Arms Amnesty Program by Two Days Due to Success
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The IDF has extended its arms and equipment amnesty program by two days until November 16 due to its success. The operation, which began November 1, allows individuals to return military items without legal penalty. So far, the IDF has collected hundreds of weapons, thousands of explosive devices, and numerous other military items. Legal immunity will end on November 16, after which enforcement will resume.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The IDF extended its arms and equipment amnesty program by two days until November 16.
- The program allows soldiers to return military items without facing legal repercussions.
- Over 210 firearms and 3,800 explosive devices were collected in the first two weeks.
- The IDF collected 8,700 uniform items and 1,600 combat equipment pieces.
- Legal immunity for possessing unauthorized military gear will end on November 16.
The Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operation to collect unauthorized military equipment and weapons has been extended by two days, concluding on November 16. The program, which began on November 1, aims to allow soldiers and reservists to return weapons, ammunition, and military gear without facing legal repercussions. The initiative, managed by the Technology and Logistics Directorate, has seen significant success across 62 collection points nationwide.
During the first two weeks of the operation, the IDF collected approximately 210 firearms, 3,800 explosive devices including stun grenades, fragmentation grenades, mortars, and launchers, and 8,700 uniform items, equipment, and textiles. Additionally, 3,000 weapon accessories, 1,600 combat equipment pieces like vests and helmets, and 430 medical items were returned. The program offers legal immunity for the unauthorized possession or removal of these items.
Following the program's conclusion on November 16, legal immunity will cease, and enforcement regarding the illegal possession and removal of military equipment will resume. For further details, individuals can contact the service center at *6008 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, or visit the IDF's reserve duty or main websites.
