Tel aviv: Israeli authorities have apprehended several individuals, including two soldiers, in connection with the theft of weapons from Israeli army bases, as reported by Hebrew media on Saturday. This incident marks the latest in a series of security breaches highlighting vulnerabilities within the military's security protocols.

According to Anadolu Agency, the arrests are associated with at least four separate incidents of theft that have occurred over recent weeks. The exact number of suspects detained remains undisclosed, but the involvement of soldiers has been confirmed. Reports indicate that the stolen weapons were funneled from Israeli military installations to unspecified groups within Israel.

The Israeli military has been grappling with repeated occurrences of weapon and ammunition thefts from its facilities, a problem persisting over recent years. Last April, Hebrew media highlighted the army's ongoing struggle to manage the escalating issue of weapon thefts, particularly from bases near the Gaza Strip.

At that time, it was reported that a significant portion of the stolen arms found their way into the possession of criminal organizations, prompting law enforcement to conduct numerous raids and confiscations to curb the proliferation of illicit arms.