I’m really surprised at this. Being surrounded by enemies and suffering attacks on a regular basis, I would’ve expected Israel’s military to be outfitted properly and armed to the teeth. They’re quick to retaliate, no doubt, but still...I expected their armories to be well-stocked.
Related:
In his Oct. 15 ‘Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz’ podcast, the Rabbi related a story told to him.
A man in central Pennsylvania came into a gun store and began piling up various shooting and tactical accessories. The proprietor quizzed him on their intended use.
The man explained that his sister had converted to Judaism years ago and her son was headed to Israel as an IDF volunteer in this emergency situation.
The store proprietor offered the items for free. Other customers overheard, and volunteered to purchase body armor and a number of other items for the young man to take with him to Israel.
God bless the USA.
[Dovid (with an ‘o’), starting about 29:10 of the 34 minute podcast]