According to the Michal Sela Forum's 2025 impact report, the number of women killed by firearms in Israel has more than doubled since the Israel-Hamas War began on October 7, with 22 out of 71 gun violence victims being women. This marks a stark increase from the nine women murdered in the same timeframe prior to the conflict. The report notes that the majority of these victims come from Arab society, although six were Jewish. Additionally, there has been a record number of domestic murders in 2025, with 31 women and three children killed by family members. The report highlights that firearms were used in over 52% of these cases, a significant rise from previous years. Following the onset of the war, gun ownership in Israel has surged, with the number of licensed gun owners increasing from 150,000 to over 300,000. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has led reforms in gun licensing, has denied that these changes contributed to the rise in domestic violence, asserting that armed citizens can deter potential attacks.