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IWI Negev

The IWI Negev is a 5.56×45mm NATO light machine gun developed by Israel Weapon Industries, formerly Israel Military Industries Ltd. In 2012, IWI introduced the Negev NG-7, which is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. The NG stands for Next Generation.... Wikipedia
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Barrel length: 460 mm (18 in) (Negev NG-5); 508 mm (20.0 in) (Negev NG-7)
Cartridge: 5.56×45mm NATO (Negev and Negev NG-5); 7.62×51mm NATO (Negev NG-7)
Designed: 1985–1990
Effective firing range: 300–1,000 m sight adjustments
In service: 1997–present
Manufacturer: Israel Weapon Industries; made under license by Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems; Z111 Factory