(Ha'aretz) The PA Ministry of Interior is to receive European and U.S. police equipment including jeeps and special vehicles to disperse riots, shields, light pistols, and helmets, as it rebuilds a strong Palestinian police force, ministry sources said Thursday. Security sources said that there are preparations to build up a new Central Security Force, adding that officers in the force are being prepared to handle riots or civil disturbances.
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