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IDF Recovers Outdated Uzi Weapons in Equipment Amnesty Program

The IDF has initiated a two-week military equipment amnesty program across Israel, allowing the public to return weapons and gear without identification or legal consequence. In its first day, the program collected over 10,000 items, including outdated Uzi submachine guns and numerous grenades and ammunition.

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What happened

01IDF's equipment amnesty program began Sunday, collecting over 10,000 items on its first day.
02Outdated Uzi submachine guns, out of IDF service for over 30 years, were returned.
03The program allows anonymous return of weapons, ammunition, and gear without legal penalty.
04Dozens of collection points are operating nationwide for the two-week initiative.
05Returned items included firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and grenades.

The initiative aims to recover military equipment previously removed from army possession.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original