20 weapons and thousands of bullets: the spoils returned to the IDF in one day

The IDF has launched a nationwide operation to return weapons and ammunition that were taken out of the military. On the first day, about 20 weapons, about 6,500 bullets, and about 90 grenades were returned. The operation allows return without identification and without prosecution, and will last about two weeks.

The IDF's Technology and Logistics Directorate launched a nationwide operation today (Sunday) to return weapons, ammunition, and military equipment that were taken out of the military during regular or reserve service. Already on the first day, about 20 firearms, about 6,500 bullets, and about 90 grenades and other munitions, including fragmentation and stun grenades and launchers, were returned. Additionally, about 400 uniform and textile items, about 120 weapon accessories, and about 80 combat gear items such as vests and helmets were returned. The operation allows return without mandatory identification and without prosecution, and is intended to allow reservists to hand over explosive ammunition remaining in their possession. Collection points will operate for about two weeks, Sunday through Thursday from 08:00 to 20:00.