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- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced that residents of all Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem are eligible for gun licenses.
- The policy covers over 300,000 people across 41 neighborhoods.
- Ben-Gvir said self-defense is important amid the ongoing conflict during Ramadan, and that firearms in responsible hands bolster security.
- Since the initiative began, over 240,000 firearms licenses have been issued, following a surge in requests after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
