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Gunfire Erupts Outside Smotrich's Event; Leader Cites National Security Threat
Gunfire erupted near a residents' meeting held by the Religious Zionism party in Lod, which was attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The shooting occurred shortly after Smotrich delivered a speech presenting a plan to combat illegal weapons and organized crime in the Arab community. Security forces and police quickly arrived at the scene, increased security around the minister, and are investigating the precise origin of the shots.
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What happened
- 01Gunshots were heard near a Religious Zionism party event in Lod attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- 02The Religious Zionism party stated that local Arab residents in the vicinity fired the shots during the gathering.
- 03Security forces increased security around Smotrich and are investigating the precise origin of the gunfire.
- 04Smotrich cited Shin Bet data indicating there are over one million illegal firearms in the Arab community.
- 05He warned that the proliferation of weapons is a national security threat that could escalate from criminal to nationalistic.
- 06Smotrich proposed national emergency legislation to combat organized crime and dismantle armed Arab autonomy.
- 07The proposed plan includes classifying illegal weapons possession as terrorism and involving the Shin Bet.
The Religious Zionism party stated that local Arab residents in the vicinity fired the shots during the gathering. Smotrich linked the gunfire to the prevalence of weapons in the Arab sector, citing Shin Bet data indicating that there are over one million illegal firearms in the Arab rear of Israeli citizens. He warned that this situation represents a national security threat that could rapidly escalate from criminal to nationalistic violence.
To address the issue, Smotrich proposed national emergency legislation with exceptional and draconian tools to dismantle what he termed armed Arab autonomy. His plan includes classifying illegal weapons possession as terrorism, involving the Shin Bet in the response, implementing administrative arrests, and taking economic measures against crime organizations.
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