175,000 firearm license applications filed since Oct. 7 as Ben Gvir eases restrictions; forum calls for those with domestic violence complaints against them to be ineligible
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Inna Vernikov, a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, was photographed at Brooklyn College rally last month with weapon, but her lawyer argues image could have been altered by AI
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One online petition asking for loosening of gun permit rules gains some 22,000 signatures in 24 hours

Police note 15% rise in warnings compared to recent months, likely to rise further in lead-up to Yom Kippur next week; authorities encourage public to be extra vigilant

Far-right national security minister said to step in after Pollard found to not meet criteria for owning a weapon

Activists in anti-overhaul organization say they were told to turn in their firearms after being detained during rallies against the government's judicial overhaul plan

Meta removes video of attack perpetrated by 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who was also killed; mayor condemns 'evil act of targeted violence'

Minister announced plan to speed up licensing in wake of deadly shooting outside Jerusalem synagogue; gun range owner: 'Even those who didn't want one realized they needed one'

International body's rights chief Volker Turk: 'The proliferation of firearms will lead to increased risks of killings and injuries of both Israelis and Palestinians'

Lawsuit says New York legislation infringes on constitutional rights to free religious expression and to bear arms; security expert warns against armed congregants