RAMALLAH, December 15, 2024 (WAFA) — The Israeli occupation military is preparing to deploy automated weapon systems, mounted on surveillance towers and operated remotely, in the occupied West Bank for the first time. The plan was reported by the Israeli Army Radio on Sunday.

The system, called "Roeh-Yoreh" (Sees-Fires), is an advanced weaponry developed by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company. It consists of a tower with sophisticated surveillance equipment and a remotely controlled lethal fire system, designed to target and shoot at individuals. The system is controlled from command centers and is intended to restrict movement in the region.

Since its introduction into the Israeli military arsenal in 2008, the system has been exclusively used in the Gaza Strip, where it was deployed along the security fence to target Palestinians approaching the border. The new deployment in the West Bank marks a significant expansion of the system's use.

According to the report, the system will be operated by the 636 Reconnaissance Unit of the West Bank Division, marking a further step in the Israeli military’s strategy to control Palestinian movement in the region through advanced surveillance and automatic response technologies.

This move is likely to raise concerns regarding its impact on the already tense situation in the West Bank.

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