In a city where politics, faith, and security intersect, even the weapons trade finds a foothold. Early this morning, the Jerusalem District Police revealed the identity of an undercover agent who operated for a year under the code name “Matrix,” leading to the arrest of dozens involved in illegal weapons and explosives trafficking
The agent, embedded by the Jerusalem Police’s Central Unit, infiltrated criminal circles in East Jerusalem, southern Israel, and the West Bank. Over the course of several months, he posed as a buyer and gained the trust of arms dealers, purchasing illegal firearms, explosive devices, and ammunition — all while collecting hard evidence and maintaining his cover
The Night the Masks Came Off
Last night marked the shift from covert surveillance to direct action. Dozens of Jerusalem police officers, Border Patrol units, and IDF soldiers carried out coordinated raids on suspects’ homes. Video from the operation shows armored vehicles entering narrow streets as officers seized weapons, drugs, and vehicles
Alongside the criminal investigation, a parallel financial probe was launched. Police sought to seize assets and disrupt the funding behind the weapons trade — aiming to dismantle not only the crimes but their infrastructure
Arrests Across Multiple Sectors
The operation spanned neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, the Negev, and West Bank towns. The agent posed as a legitimate buyer, completing dozens of documented transactions. These exchanges laid the groundwork for sweeping arrests backed by solid evidence
This morning’s raids marked the culmination of a year-long effort, resulting in dozens of arrests and the seizure of explosive devices, firearms, and high-value assets
A Public Message from Jerusalem
At a ceremony following the arrests, Police Commissioner R.N.C. Dani Levi praised the agent and his team
“Deploying an undercover agent is among the most complex and high-risk operations. It reflects our deep commitment to safeguarding the Israeli public
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Jerusalem District Commander Amir Arzani added
“We infiltrated a sealed world and struck at its core. This is more than a police operation — it’s a message of security to all residents of Jerusalem and Israel
Jerusalem, at the Center Again
Illegal weapons have become a national threat — not only to public safety, but to civil stability. The “Matrix” operation signals a shift: from reactive policing to proactive disruption. By embedding agents, tracking funds, and striking simultaneously across sectors, Jerusalem stands as a symbol — of vulnerability, but also of resilience
