Galatz Sniper Rifle A Welcomed Addition to Mossad's Toolkit

"The Galatz, Israel's Galil sniper variant, is central to the small arms toolkit of the Mossad (Israel's Special Forces). The Galil-derived sniper gives Mossad operators long-range options without the baggage of heavier sniper systems, letting teams stay light, fast and discreet. In city streets and other compact locales, this blend of range, speed, and discretion is a tactical necessity. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is not just taking a look at the Galatz but the entire toolkit of small arms used by the Mossad."

"To determine the guns used by the Mossad, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed guns cataloged by Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, and arms. Out of this catalog of guns, we removed similar guns and guns that are believed to no longer be in use. We ranked the guns according to when they entered service. We included supplemental data on the type of weapon, maximum effective range, and the caliber or ammunition used by each gun."

"Understanding the weapons and small arms used by today's militaries gives some insight into a nation's combat capabilities, or even tactical doctrines. These guns are not just instruments of warfare, but they actually reflect the technological innovation and defense budgets for a given military over the time. By exploring which rifles, sidearms, machine guns, and support weapons are fielded by various armed forces, we can better understand how nations prepare for conflict, defend their interests, and ultimately shape their battlefield effectiveness."

The Galatz Galil sniper variant provides Mossad operators long-range capability while allowing teams to remain light, fast, and discreet, especially in urban and compact environments. A review of guns cataloged by Military Factory identified weapons used by Mossad, with similar and apparently obsolete entries removed. The weapons were ranked by service entry and annotated with type, maximum effective range, and caliber or ammunition. The list spans sidearms, rifles, machine guns, launchers, and support weapons, reflecting tactical preferences for portability and versatility. Understanding the weapons offers insight into operational capabilities, tactical doctrines, and defense investment priorities.

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