IDF soldier steals three M-16s from Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs, military launches investigation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 09:32An IDF soldier stole three M-16 rifles from Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, N12 News first reported on Thursday morning.The IDF confirmed that it was launching an investigation into the incident."The IDF views any incident involving the theft of weaponry with great severity and acts decisively, along with Israel Police officers, to prevent such occurrences," the military said."Following the incident, a joint investigation was launched by the Military Police's Criminal Investigation Division and Israel Police officers," the military added."The investigation's findings will be submitted to the Military Advocate-General Corps for review upon completion," the military stated.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google