Israel Police is immediately purchasing 650 gas rifles intended for dispersing protests, according to journalist Liran Tamari.
01 · THE DISPATCH
Israel Police is moving to acquire 650 gas rifles for crowd-control operations, reporter Liran Tamari said Monday evening. The purchase is described as immediate, suggesting an expedited procurement process. The deployment of gas rifles is a standard measure for dispersing unlawful assemblies. The Zioneer has previously reported on Israeli police using stun grenades to break up protests, reflecting the force's existing crowd-dispersal toolkit.
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