Gun control

Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds

Ben-Gvir claimed that the relaxation of gun controls since October 7 had not caused this increase, adding that "a weapon in the right hands saves lives. Period."

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu

Israeli president Isaac Herzog meets with bereaved families from the Arab communities, at the presidentäs residence in Jerusalem on February 15, 2026.

President Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime

Federal agents stand behind police tape as people gather near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say


How parents can stop their kids playing with guns - study

With more guns available for Israelis to protect themselves and others from terrorists, how do you keep children from playing with them?

 A gun with bullets on table

Active shooter threat at Ford's Kansas City plant not credible

A man called Ford's safety and risk management team at about 5:20 pm local time and claimed he was armed with explosives, a rifle, and a handgun.

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Two-year-old shot, killed pregnant mother and fetus in Ohio

The mother received an emergency C-section at the hospital that she had been transported to but her unborn son did not survive. Shortly after, the mother also perished.

 Police vehicles are seen parked outside Richneck Elementary School, where according to the police, a six-year-old boy shot and wounded a teacher, in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., January 6, 2023,

Toddler shoots and kills himself after finding gun at Michigan home

This tragic incident took place on Sunday, June 11, leaving the local community in shock and disbelief.

 Police officers surround a scene where the suspect was located as they respond to a shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, US, February 14, 2023

US toddler dies after finding unsecured gun and shooting self

A toddler in Michigan died after accessing an unsecured firearm and accidentally shooting themselves.

 A gun with bullets on table

Two people killed in Virginia high school graduation shooting

The deceased were men aged 18 and 36, Edwards said. He did not confirm a WWBT television news report that the victims were father and son.

Law enforcement officers investigate at the scene after a gunman opened fire in a park as high school graduates and their families emerged from a theater where commencement exercises had just concluded, in Richmond, Virginia, U.S. June 6, 2023

Mother of 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot teacher faces US gun charges

The federal firearms counts are in addition to state charges on which Taylor was already indicted in connection with the Jan. 6 shooting of her son's first-grade teacher

 Police vehicles are seen parked outside Richneck Elementary School, where according to the police, a six-year-old boy shot and wounded a teacher, in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., January 6, 2023,

Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting incident in Japan

The suspect is the son of the head of the Nakano city council, public broadcaster NHK reported.

A car carrying a man who committed a shooting and stabbing incident enters the Nakano Police Station in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 26, 2023. The man is unseen in this picture.

Texas mall shooting prompts Biden to renew call for gun control

The president renewed calls for Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as to enact universal background checks and end immunity for gun manufacturers.

US President Joe Biden speaks with members of his "Investing in America Cabinet" in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, US, May 5, 2023.

Ben-Gvir: Combat reservists, firefighters don't need interview for gun license

The new regulations would need to be brought before the Knesset National Security Committee for approval.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses the Knesset plenum last week. The minister is obligated to act to promote the best interests of the public, with no bias, say the writers.