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[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA: "This suit provides a wider possibility for the 
soldier to approach and even to run, and it gives the soldiers more 
confidence". Along with this we have "thousands of individual riot shields 
that are capable of linking up to create a defensive wall".

Is the idea to stand around until the Arabs get tired of throwing rocks etc. 
under the protection of lightweight protective gear and individual riot 
shields or is it to exploit the lightweight protective gear to facilitate 
detaining Arabs who engage in violence?

What's wrong with standing around until the Arabs get tired?
#1. Will they get tired or escalate?
#2. What happens to third parties who happen to be passing by the area and 
don't have the protective gear?

In any case, the equipment is a welcome development for a number of reasons:

#1. It is an expression of the commitment of the IDF to the safety of the 
soldiers.
#2. Reducing the danger to the soldiers in an incident provides the 
commanders much more latitude in handling the incident. ]

IDF Central Command receives new riot dispersal equipment
The new tools for minimizing violence in Judea and Samaria include 
lightweight protective gear for soldiers and an advanced GPS system for use 
by Special Forces
IDF Spokesperson Date: 18/05/2013, 8:35 PM Author: Yael Livnathttp://www.idf.il/1283-18974-EN/Dover.aspx

The IDF Central Command has begun receiving new riot dispersal equipment, 
including protective suits for soldiers and an advanced GPS system. The new 
tools are being integrated as part of the IDF’s range of measures for 
curbing violent riots in Judea and Samaria.

Soldiers of the Central Command have already begun using protective suits, 
and they will receive hundreds more in the coming month. The suits, which 
include a pair of special protective gloves, protect a soldier’s shoulders, 
chest, back, groin, thighs and calves. They are designed to absorb shocks, 
stones and clubs.

"This suit provides a wider possibility for the soldier to approach and even 
to run, and it gives the soldiers more confidence," Maj. Yuval Yaron, head 
of weapons and technology for the Central Command, told the IDF Website. He 
added that the suits are lightweight and have been proven to be extremely 
effective.

In addition to the protective suits, the Central Command is to receive 
thousands of individual riot shields that are capable of linking up to 
create a defensive wall.

The Central Command is also examining the possibility of integrating a new 
non-lethal bullet to replace its rubber bullets. The new variety is a 
40-millimeter bullet with a sponge tip, giving it the advantage of being 
safe at close range. Maj. Yaron stated that the new bullets are currently 
undergoing testing at the Chief Medical Officer's headquarters and are 
expected to be integrated by the end of the year.

Last month, the Central Command’s Fire Formation received dozens of GPS 
units made by GARMIN, which specializes in satellite navigation devices. The 
devices are designed for navigation in the field, and they allow users to 
establish specialized routes. "It is a very user-friendly device which is 
right now designated for soldiers from special units only," Maj. Yaron 
explained. 
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