Israel Police to Use Sniper Rifles Against Stone-throwers in Bedouin Areas - Israel
- 9 years ago
The Israel Police will be expanding their use of firearms against stone-throwers in the south of the country, as authorities struggle to contend with the rise of riots and violence.
The issue was raised after several recent instances of Bedouin youth throwing stones at cars driving on Route 31 near Dimona, and the roads near Arad, Rahat, and Segev Shalom.
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein approved the use of Ruger rifles by the police following the violent events involving stones and firebombs being thrown at cars and homes in Jerusalem.
The security discussions about stone-throwers have not addressed protests in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators often throw stones at policemen, nor ultra-Orthodox protests against the draft or desecration of Shabbat, which often result in policemen being wounded by stones.
The issue was raised after several recent instances of Bedouin youth throwing stones at cars driving on Route 31 near Dimona, and the roads near Arad, Rahat, and Segev Shalom.
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein approved the use of Ruger rifles by the police following the violent events involving stones and firebombs being thrown at cars and homes in Jerusalem.
The security discussions about stone-throwers have not addressed protests in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators often throw stones at policemen, nor ultra-Orthodox protests against the draft or desecration of Shabbat, which often result in policemen being wounded by stones.