Jewish Voice for Peace and others (JVP) were sprayed with skunk spray, is a chemical weapon regularly used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Palestinians. Students reported symptoms of nausea, fatigue, burning eyes, and numerous other symptoms and many had to go to hospital. IDF regularly uses skunk trucks to suppress demonstrations and punish Palestinians for protesting the occupation. Police have frequently used them to spray buildings in Palestinian neighborhoods, causing schools and businesses to shut down.