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Palestinians Buy Riot Gear as Statehood Bid Approaches

Israel has given approval for the Palestinian Authority to equip its security forces with riot-control gear, such as tear gas grenades and rubber bullets.

The PA has approached Israeli firms to buy such equipment in advance of expected demonstrations on the West Bank around the Palestinians’ request for United Nations recognition as an independent state.

Palestinian security officials told their Israeli counterparts in their regular meetings that they will do everything within their ability to contain demonstrations and prevent violent interactions with the Israel Defense Forces and settlers. But the two sides are also preparing for the possibility that demonstrations will escalate into violence the PA will find it difficult to control. Thus, the IDF recommended a few months ago to allow the PA to acquire such equipment, so the Palestinians could deal with demonstrations before the IDF had to.

For more, go to Haaretz.com

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