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Israeli Women Seek Gun Permits Post-Attacks for Safety

12/12/2025

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Following the October 7 attacks, Israeli women are increasingly obtaining gun permits.
The trend spans religious and secular women from settlements and affluent villages across different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Many new permit holders advocate broader access to firearms, arguing that the right to bear arms should be more widely accepted in Israeli society.

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Story summary

Following the October 7 attacks, Israeli women are increasingly obtaining gun permits.
The trend spans religious and secular women from settlements and affluent villages across different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Many new permit holders advocate broader access to firearms, arguing that the right to bear arms should be more widely accepted in Israeli society.