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Israel Loosens Gun Ownership Restrictions in Response to Terrorist Threat

Israel Loosens Gun Ownership Restrictions in Response to Terrorist Threat

In high contrast to nearly every other non-U.S. country, Israel passed a law on Monday that would expand the number of citizens eligible for firearms ownership licenses. As justification for the new policy, Israel’s Security Minister Gilad Erdan cited increased protection from “lone wolf” terrorist attacks.