End To Skunk Trucks: Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons
The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.
Assessment
The Knesset's ban on chemical-laden water cannons marks a significant shift in Israeli policing of protests, prioritizing public health and transparency. By mandating clean water and full deployment logs, the law curbs a controversial tool that drew accusations of excessive force. Enforcement and police adaptation to alternative crowd control methods will determine its real impact.