Overview
- Recent internal discussions produced a principled decision to promote alternatives to the malodorous spray, according to Hamevaser and subsequent reports.
- In a written response to Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Meir Brim, police said they expect to soon conclude their contract with the Skunk manufacturer.
- The move follows a High Court petition by dozens of haredi Jerusalem residents and Brim against the Israel Police and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
- Petitioners allege severe health and environmental harms, use in dense residential streets, and a lack of Health Ministry safety approval for the substance.
- Deployed since 2008 and exported abroad, Skunk has drawn years of complaints and lawsuits, while haredi leaders including MK Meir Porush welcomed the review and potential phaseout.