Criminal9/18/2026

16-Year-Old Suspect Released in Military LAW Launcher Firing Case

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of involvement in firing a stolen military LAW launcher at a residential compound in Kafr Qasim. The court rejected the request to keep him in custody and released him under restrictive conditions, while the investigation continues.

Key facts

•The suspect is 16 years old
•Location of the firing — Kafr Qasim
•The searches were conducted in Jaljulia
•There were no casualties
•The case number and date of the decision were not specified
•The court and release conditions were not specified

What Happened

According to the police account, a LAW launcher stolen from the military was used as part of a criminal dispute: it was fired at a residential compound in Kafr Qasim. There were no casualties. The boy remains a suspect, and his involvement has not been established by the court at this stage.

The Court’s Decision

Police brought the boy before the court and requested an extension of his detention. The court ordered his release under restrictive conditions. The source does not identify the court, specify the release conditions, or provide the full reasoning or legal basis for the decision.

Searches and Seizures

The investigation is being conducted by the Kafr Qasim police station in the Central District. As part of the operation, police officers, intelligence personnel, and Border Police National Guard fighters conducted searches in Jaljulia under a court warrant. Concealed Beretta- and FN-manufactured handguns, a drum magazine, additional magazines, ammunition, and 14 security cameras, some of which covered the public space, were found.

The Investigation Continues

Police are investigating how the stolen military weapon reached the criminal environment, who carried out the firing, and whether others were involved. The boy’s release does not mean that the investigation has ended or that he has been recognized as innocent. The source does not report that an indictment has been filed.

What this means for you

Even when there is suspicion of an especially dangerous act, at the investigation stage the court may replace detention with restrictive conditions. Such a decision does not end the case: police may continue gathering evidence, and the suspect must comply with the restrictions imposed by the court. The publication does not make it possible to determine exactly which considerations led to the release in this case.

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