National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir signed into law a measure prohibiting police from deploying skunk water, colored dye, or tear gas against protesters, according to Israeli reports.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has signed into law a bill that prohibits the use of skunk water, colored dye, and tear gas during protest dispersals, according to Israeli media reports. The legislation, which Ben-Gvir himself advanced, restricts police use of these non-lethal crowd-control agents against demonstrators. The move marks a significant policy shift, as skunk water in particular has been a regular fixture at protests across Israel in recent years, drawing criticism from civil rights groups. The law applies to future protests and demonstrations nationwide. No further details on enforcement or police response have been released as of this report.
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