(Pluralist) Canadian-born Sharren Haskel, 34, a member of the Likud party, is the first female member of the Israeli Knesset to have served as a combat soldier during her mandatory military service. She still carries a firearm and was at the shooting range for her annual training as required by Israeli law. "Since my service as a combat soldier and commander in the Border Police...I carry a personal firearm. It's my duty to maintain my shooting skills, so I'll be ready for any situation." According to Israel Police data, citizens were the first responders in 60% of the attacks in Jerusalem during the "lone wolf intifada" of 2015 and 2016. At the same time, Israel's gun laws are much stricter than in the U.S. and its gun culture is very different.
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