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Israeli Police in South Adopt New Armed Protocols After Shooting Incidents

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 7, 2026

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Following two shooting attacks on police in southern Israel's Bedouin communities, authorities have mandated officers to carry long guns and authorized shooting at armed threats. Special forces and advanced technology will also be deployed to combat rising violence.

01Two shooting attacks targeted Israeli police in southern Bedouin communities within one week.
02Police must now carry long firearms and be ready to respond with gunfire to armed threats.
03Officers have full backing to shoot at armed criminals endangering their lives.
04Special forces will be deployed to Bedouin villages to fight crime and violence.
05Advanced technologies like laser drones will be used for enhanced surveillance.
06These steps respond to a significant escalation in violence against police in the south.

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Ariel Idan