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Story summary
- On January 17, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted two drones smuggling six M-16 rifles into Israel.
- The interception by the IDF follows a surge in drone-smuggling, with nearly 900 incidents reported along the Egypt-Israel border in the prior three months.
- Earlier this month, the IDF intercepted another drone carrying three M-16 rifles and 16 magazines.
- The seized weapons were handed over to security forces for further handling.
