Israeli officials explore non‑lethal crowd‑control technologies during early intifada

Israeli officials explore non‑lethal crowd‑control technologies during early intifada The passage describes internal Israeli discussions about alternative weapons for crowd control, mentioning R&D efforts and foreign examples. It lacks specific names of high‑level officials, financial transactions, or direct links to powerful U.S. actors, offering only a low‑value contextual lead. Key insights: Israeli officials considered non‑lethal options to replace live ammunition during the intifada.; Research included looking at South Korean protest‑control tactics and developing a Jeep‑mounted “gravel gun.”; Military attachés were asked to consult law‑enforcement agencies and academics abroad.