Daniel Abitbol Featured in Le Parisien’s Analysis of Israeli Gun Laws

On January 23, 2025, leading French newspaper Le Parisien published an in-depth analysis of Israel’s evolving firearms legislation. Daniel Abitbol, Managing Partner at Abitbol & Associates, was interviewed as a subject matter expert on Israeli gun permit regulations and their recent developments.

The comprehensive article, authored by Ronan Tésorière, examines the significant legislative changes implemented in the aftermath of October 2023. Attorney Abitbol provided expert legal insights on several key aspects of the current regulatory framework, including the stringent criteria for obtaining firearms permits and the recent amendments introduced by the former Minister of National Security.

During the interview, Attorney Abitbol outlined the specific requirements for permit acquisition, the current exemption system, and the distinct regulatory treatment of military veterans versus civilians. His analysis highlighted the unprecedented surge in permit applications, with over 260,000 applications filed since October 2023, including 42,000 from women applicants.

Drawing from his extensive practice in Jerusalem, Attorney Abitbol offered valuable perspective on the geographic criteria governing permit issuance and the security implications of the increasing number of armed civilians.

To read the full article: Terrorists Neutralized by Armed Civilians in Israel: Growing Armed Population Under Relaxed Law