Bethlehem – Ma’an – The customs office at the Ben Gurion
airport announced that a new x-ray machine has been developed for use
in the airport which will allow officers to strip-search passengers
without having them take their clothes off.
Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv reported on Friday that the new technology
will be in use one month from now. It is the first such machine to be
used in Israel’s ports and airports. When a passenger steps into the
rays of the machine, they can be viewed totally naked. Officials say
that the machine will be used to uncover hidden drugs, jewelry and or
weapons.
Legal Adviser for the Israeli government Mini Mazur said that she will
examine the machine and determine in the coming days in order to
determine guidelines for its use. Many orthodox Jews have complained
that the machine will show them naked in front of strangers, which is
forbidden.
Addressing safety concerns the head of the customs office at the Ben
Gurion airport Rafi Ghbay said experts have determined that the rays
used by the machine are not harmful to humans.
Source: http://maannews.net/en/index.php?opr=ShowDetails&ID=30478#
