Israeli Gun Ownership Surges After Hamas Terror Attack

Israel has historically made it tough to own a gun. Since Oct. 7, almost a quarter of a million Israelis have applied for a gun permit.

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While Israel has universal military service, it has traditionally been difficult for Israelis to own guns as private citizens.

Israel’s gun laws are as strict or stricter than those in heavily gun-controlled “blue” U.S. states.