Two arrested over theft of shoulder-fired MATADOR missile from IDF during Galilee anti-crime op.

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of a shoulder-fired MATADOR missile from the Israel Defense Forces during an anti-crime operation in the Galilee region. The recovery of the weapon occurred as part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb violent crime in the area.

This incident takes place against the backdrop of a broader security campaign. Since the beginning of 2026, police have intensified their efforts to remove illegal weaponry from circulation, resulting in the seizure of over 610 deadly weapons and numerous arrests.