Why Israel loves skunk water
Summary
Israeli authorities have used a foul-smelling liquid called skunk water as a non-lethal crowd control tool against Palestinians in Gaza and other areas since 2008. This smelly liquid is sprayed by drones or trucks to disperse protests and make living conditions difficult in targeted areas.Key Facts
- Skunk water is a strong-smelling liquid developed by an Israeli company in 2004 for crowd control.
- It is considered non-lethal and can be sprayed from water cannons or drones.
- Israel has used skunk water mainly against Palestinian protests in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
- In 2018, Israeli drones sprayed skunk water on Palestinian demonstrators during the Great March of Return in Gaza.
- The liquid is used not only to break up protests but also to make neighborhoods unpleasant to live in.
- Israel exports this technology to other countries for law enforcement purposes.
- The use of skunk water is part of Israel’s broader strategy to control Palestinian areas.
- Schools and homes have been sprayed, affecting thousands of residents and forcing school closures due to the smell.
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