Israeli Military Extends Weapons Amnesty Campaign by Two Days
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The Israeli military has extended its campaign for citizens to return military property, including weapons and ammunition, by two days until November 16. Over 300,000 items were returned in the first two weeks, with no criminal prosecution for participants. The IDF stated this is the last chance to return items without legal consequences before intensified enforcement begins.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The IDF extended its military property return campaign by two days, ending November 16.
- Over 300,000 items, including firearms and ammunition, were returned in the first two weeks.
- The campaign allows anonymous returns without fear of criminal prosecution.
- The IDF will resume enforcement against illegal possession of military property after November 16.
- 62 collection points are operating nationwide for the return of military equipment.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has extended its campaign for the return of military property by two days, with the initiative now concluding on November 16. The operation, managed by the IDF's Technology and Logistics Directorate, began on November 1 and has established 62 collection points nationwide. During the first two weeks, over 300,000 items of military property were returned by both civilians and active reservists. These items include weapons, ammunition, and various types of military equipment that were taken from army units during active or reserve service.
A key feature of the campaign is the ability to return items anonymously, without requiring identification or personal data, and without facing criminal prosecution for illegal possession or removal of military property. The IDF announced the extension due to the operation's success and high public participation in the initial two weeks.
According to IDF statistics from the first two weeks, approximately 210 firearms and around 3,800 units of ammunition and weaponry, including stun and fragmentation grenades, mortars, and rocket launchers, were returned. Additionally, about 3,000 weapon accessories, 1,600 pieces of protective gear such as body armor and helmets, 8,700 items of clothing and textiles, and 430 medical equipment units were handed in.
The IDF emphasized that this is the final opportunity to return military property without legal repercussions. Following the campaign's conclusion, law enforcement agencies will resume full checks and enforcement measures against individuals found to be illegally possessing or removing military equipment. Further information, including a list of all 62 collection points, is available on the IDF's official website and the reservist service portal. A support hotline is also operational at *6008.
