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Former Head of Israeli Firearms Licensing Faces Charges Over Unauthorized Gun Permits After October War
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israel Avishar, former head of Israel's Firearms Licensing Department, faces charges for allowing unauthorized issuance of over 38,000 gun permits after the October 7 war outbreak. He resigned amid revelations of procedural failures and political pressure, with investigations ongoing.
- 01Israel Avishar faces charges for unauthorized issuance of over 38,000 gun licenses after October 7 war.
- 02Avishar resigned in December 2023 after admitting licensing failures in Knesset hearing.
- 03Unauthorized personnel issued 23,000 conditional and 15,000 final firearm permits.
- 04Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended policy and criticized Avishar for yielding to political pressure.
- 05Opposition MKs called for criminal investigation into Ben-Gvir over licensing scandal.
- 06Investigations are conducted by the National Fraud Unit of Lahav 433.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Head of Israeli Firearms Licensing Faces Charges Over Unauthorized Gun Permits After October War
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Israeli Firearms Licensing Chief Faces Charges Over Illegal Gun Permits
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Former Israeli National Security Official Faces Charges Over Unauthorized Gun Licenses
Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Former Israeli Security Ministry Official Faces Possible Charges Over Illegal Gun Licensing
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