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Israel expands gun permits to residents of Jerusalem Jewish neighbourhoods Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:31 Policy drive by Ben Givr doubles civilian firearm licences, raising safety and domestic violence concerns Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shakes hands with a volunteer of the new civilian guard unit while handing out M5 automatic assault rifles in Ashkelon on 27 October 2023 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has authorised residents of Jewish neighbourhoods in Jerusalem to carry firearms, local media reported on Monday. Under Ben Gvir’s order, residents of 41 Jewish neighbourhoods in the city can now apply for a licence to carry a gun, part of the far-right minister’s wider policy of expanding civilian gun permits.  Reports suggest that around 300,000 Jewish residents of Jerusalem could now be eligible. Previously, only those living near the separation wall were permitted to carry firearms, as the areas were deemed high-risk due to their proximity to the occupied West Bank. The latest expansion now includes the western neighbourhoods of the city. "Especially amid the war and during Ramadan, Jerusalem residents have a basic right to defend themselves and their families," Ben Gvir told Israel Hayom on Sunday before issuing the order the day after. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "My policy is clear: a weapon in the right hands saves lives," he added.  On Monday, he wrote on X that the move aimed “to strengthen the personal security of Israel’s citizens,” noting that more than 240,000 Israeli civilians have obtained gun licences since he took office in December 2022. "In many cases, it has already been proven that weapons in the hands of civilians helped thwart attacks and save lives," Ben Gvir said. "I call on the residents of Jerusalem: go obtain a gun license. A weapon saves lives," the leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party concluded. Ever-expanding gun licenses According to the Freedom of Information Movement, an Israeli NGO promoting transparency, Ben Gvir’s “Arming Israel” policy has led to a doubling of civilians holding gun licences since he took office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As of November 2025, over 330,000 Israelis held a gun licence, almost half of whom had no prior shooting experience, after Ben Gvir eased the eligibility criteria.  Israel's Ben Gvir proposes prison ‘encircled by crocodiles’ for Palestinians Read More » The NGO noted that 99 percent of applicants now pass their shooting tests, in part because they are allowed to complete the required interview over the phone rather than in person. Haaretz reported that last month, Israeli authorities admitted in a High Court hearing that 195 licence holders were asked to return their firearms due to irregularities in their applications. In 2023, police launched an investigation into allegations that Ben Gvir’s office had illegally approved gun licences. Three employees were questioned over the issuance of thousands of permits. The Freedom of Information Movement also highlighted the public safety risks of the policy, noting that “all firearm murders of Jewish women were carried out with legally licensed weapons”. Data from the Michal Sela Forum, an NGO tackling domestic violence, shows a sharp rise in family-related killings: since 7 October 2023, 53 women were murdered by a family member, a 33 percent increase compared with the period before Ben Gvir took office. In 2025 alone, 30 women were killed by a relative, averaging roughly one death every 11 days. According to Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, around 280,000 women are currently exposed to physical or non-physical violence from partners, underscoring concerns about the broader social impact of the expanded civilian gun permits. Inside Israel Tel Aviv, Israeli News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

The Pentagon has not yet released an official estimate of the cost of the US war on Iran.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 16, health ministry says Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people and wounded dozens more, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. Officials said the attacks targeted the towns of Tayr Debba and Jouaya. The ministry reported that 40 people were wounded in the strikes, which come as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues to intensify across the border region.

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KYIV, March 9 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had received 11 requests from countries neighboring Iran as well as European states and the United States for drone interceptors, electronic warfare systems and training. "We also reviewed in detail requests from the states for security support from our side in countering 'Shahed' drones and other similar challenges," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app after meeting his top military and government officials. "Some requests have already been met with concrete decisions and specific support."

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Rural households struggle with rising oil prices during Iran war  BBC

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel Middle East crisis – live updates UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has said that a long-term US-Iran war would affect the “lives and households of everybody”, as the head of the AA advised motorists against making “non-essential” journeys. On Monday, oil prices surged past $100 (£75) a barrel for the first time since 2022, which will feed through to higher costs at petrol stations, and consumers will also be hit if energy costs push up inflation. Continue reading...

68% of American Jews support the US-Israel war against Iran, survey finds  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

68% of ‘connected’ American Jews support the US-Israel war against Iran, survey finds  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Footage of attack on Minab compound adds to evidence indicating it was a US strike that killed scores of children Middle East crisis – live updates A video has shown a US Tomahawk missile hitting the Iranian naval base next to a primary school in Minab where more than 168 people, mostly children, were killed – adding to evidence that indicates the US was responsible for the school strike. The video, released by the Iranian news agency Mehr and geolocated to the site by the investigative collective Bellingcat, shows the missile hitting the Minab compound on the morning of 28 February, when US-Israeli strikes on Iran began. Continue reading...

Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis

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Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts  BBC

Geopolitics Weekly (US-Israel Iran War)  Geopolitical Monitor

Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran  Fox News

Iran war casts doubt on Israel summer trips as families adopt ‘wait and see’ approach  eJewishPhilanthropy

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