Police admits: 'Scream' system mistakenly employed against Tel Aviv protesters

• Published date: 02 April 2024
• Author: WALLA!
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The police responded to the protests with means to disperse them, including water cannons, horses, and, unusually, even a "Tzeaka" ('scream' in Hebrew) system that emitted disturbing sound waves toward the protesters. In response to a Walla query due to the unusual use of the system - which can lead to paid and even be a health hazard - The police admitted that the use of the system was used by accident

The police argued that "as a rule, the Israeli police operate 'Tzeaka' in accordance with the procedure and upon the announcement of an illegal demonstration and only when dealing with the population." However, the police further stated that "in response to [Walla's] complaint, during the unauthorized demonstration, the protesters clashed with the police and violated public order in a gross manner."

The police then elaborated on the protesters' volatile behavior. They explained that "the system was activated unintentionally by contact and friction with the protesters, and after a short time, when possible, it was stopped."

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