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Friday, 19 June 2026
[89977] Summary of police activity: Fight against weaponry, public disorder, and crime at weddings
[89977] Summary of police activity: Fight against weaponry, public disorder, and crime at weddings
Police forces operated today at various locations across the country to combat illegal weaponry, enforce public order, and handle dangerous shooting incidents.
Extensive police activity across the country
During the past 24 hours, news channels Hot News and Israel News | No Censorship - Voice of the News reported on a series of enforcement actions by the Israel Police.
Fight against crime and weaponry
As part of the "Iron Net" operation, Northern District police officers operated in Kafr Kanna. According to the reports, police forces located a cache of weapons that included an M16 rifle, two pistols, and a large amount of ammunition, which were "buried in a house yard." A suspect in his 20s was arrested for his involvement in a local criminal conflict.
In parallel, the police operated in Fureidis following gunfire heard during a wedding. According to the Police Spokesperson's Unit, officers raided the event compound in order to stop the gunfire that endangered the participants. The groom and his father were detained for questioning, and the police emphasized that it is operating with "zero tolerance" against phenomena of this type.
Maintaining public order
In Jerusalem, police and Border Police forces operated in the Kikar HaShabbat area to disperse a violent public disturbance. According to the police announcement, rioters blocked traffic arteries and attempted to damage vehicles. The forces used crowd dispersal methods, including a water cannon, and two suspects were arrested.
In addition, the Megilot rescue unit reported treating a teenager who suffered an injury to his lower limbs in Nahal Prat, as reported in 'Hot News'.