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IDF Collects Over 300,000 Weapons and Equipment Items in Amnesty Drive
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has collected over 300,000 pieces of military equipment, including firearms and grenades, through a "no-questions-asked" amnesty drive. The campaign, extended until Monday, aims to improve public safety and prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands. Senior officer Colonel Moshe Schwartz highlighted the importance of the initiative, especially after recent conflicts, to ensure only authorized personnel possess serviceable equipment.
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- Over 300,000 military equipment items collected by IDF in a no-questions-asked drive.
- Campaign extended by two days until Monday due to success.
- Collected items include firearms, grenades, uniforms, and ammunition.
- Initiative aims to enhance public safety and prevent weapon misuse.
- IDF granted legal immunity to participants for returning equipment.
- Colonel Moshe Schwartz emphasized the importance of recovering potentially dangerous items.
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