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Israel war: Civilian gun ownership could have stalled Hamas violence

By Connor Vasile

Published October 25, 2023 1:41pm ET

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Israel war: Civilian gun ownership could have stalled Hamas violence — Jews walk through the street with guns in the mixed Arab-Jewish town of Lod, central Israel, Friday, May 28, 2021, in the wake of clashes between the two groups. | (AP Photo/David Goldman)

With fighting in south Israel ramping up, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir announced that the Firearm Licensing Division is loosening its restrictions on gun ownership by simplifying its application process and shortening wait times to just one week. This newfound expediency in gun ownership will allow more Israelis to defend themselves.

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