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Police Find Hidden Firearm Cache in Jisr az-Zarqa Kindergarten During Summer Break
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
Police in Jisr az-Zarqa found a hidden gun in a kindergarten building during summer break and arrested the owner, who rents the building to the local council. The discovery was part of a targeted campaign against illegal weapons, with authorities condemning the misuse of educational spaces for weapon storage.
- 01Police found a concealed gun in a kindergarten attic in Jisr az-Zarqa during summer break.
- 02The building's owner, who rents it to the local council, was arrested and detained until August 12.
- 03The operation involved Haifa District Police, Menashe riot police, and the Israel Prison Service's Dror unit.
- 04The suspect hid the weapon after the school year ended when children were on vacation.
- 05Police condemned using educational institutions for weapon storage as a serious offense.
- 06Authorities vowed to continue efforts against illegal arms possession everywhere.
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