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Israel's National Guard is set to deploy drones equipped with tear gas to the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. Three 'Surprise Egg' systems were approved for purchase at around $49,000.

The Israeli police currently operate 19 similar systems. The army is also increasing its presence, planning to send additional units to the West Bank and recommending entry for up to 10,000 worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque each Friday. Restrictions on access to the mosque have been tightened since the onset of military actions in Gaza in October 2023.