@the_bronan@Osinttechnical Rear storage: Unlike many other tanks, the ammunition is not stored in a carousel under the turret, but mostly in the rear section of the hull.
@the_bronan@Osinttechnical Yes, the Merkava tank (especially the Mk.3 and Mk.4) is designed so that the ammunition is stored in fire-resistant containers in the rear, which functions as an ammunition bunker and protects the crew. [1, 2, 3]
Here are the details on ammunition storage in the Merkava: