Israel Purchases 10,000 Locally Manufactured Rifles
The rifles are intended for distribution to civilian security teams in some 400 communities in Israel, specifically those close to borders, mixed Jewish-Arab cities, and West Bank settlements
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 10/10/2023
Photo credit: IDF website
Israel will purchase over 10,000 locally manufactured rifles, intended for distribution to Border Police civilian security teams in approximately 400 communities across the country, with an emphasis on those close to the border, mixed Jewish-Arab cities, and West Bank settlements.
As the first step, 4,000 rifles have already been purchased and will be immediately distributed to the teams. Simultaneously, the Ministry of National Security has procured additional combat gear, including helmets and protective vests, which will be distributed alongside the Tavor rifles. According to the ministry, a shipment of thousands of helmets and vests is currently en route to Israel.
The rifles are intended for distribution to civilian security teams in some 400 communities in Israel, specifically those close to borders, mixed Jewish-Arab cities, and West Bank settlements
Photo credit: IDF website
Israel will purchase over 10,000 locally manufactured rifles, intended for distribution to Border Police civilian security teams in approximately 400 communities across the country, with an emphasis on those close to the border, mixed Jewish-Arab cities, and West Bank settlements.
As the first step, 4,000 rifles have already been purchased and will be immediately distributed to the teams. Simultaneously, the Ministry of National Security has procured additional combat gear, including helmets and protective vests, which will be distributed alongside the Tavor rifles. According to the ministry, a shipment of thousands of helmets and vests is currently en route to Israel.
