Penal Law (Amendment – Weapons of Mass Destruction) Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal adds a new definition of "weapon for mass harm" (such as missiles, grenades, drones, automatic weapons) and sets tougher penalties for offenses related to them: up to 15 years' imprisonment for possession in circumstances raising concern for state security or risk to public safety, and a mandatory fine of 20,000 to 70,000 shekels depending on the type of offense. The proposal also toughens penalties for possession of five or more weapons or 1,000 or more items of ammunition without a permit, and provides that a photograph of a person with a weapon constitutes a presumption that they possess, transport or carry it.