Thousands of people are expected to attend another protest demonstration in Jerusalem • At the same time, the police are preparing to expel activists from the "La Familia" organization who plan to march in the area.
In preparation for the demonstration tonight (Thursday) in Paris Square, the police are preparing for thousands of demonstrators and are preparing to prevent members of La Familia from entering the demonstration area.
Lt. Col. Shlomi Bachar said that, as in previous demonstrations, the police would be deployed in large numbers around Paris Square, with checkpoints to prevent demonstrators from leaking into nearby streets and with undercover police and technological means.
Acting Commissioner on Demonstrations: "Police are free from foreign considerations, we will allow every citizen the freedom to protest" // Photo: Police Spokeswoman
Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.
'We will allow the protesters to exercise their right to protest inside the event area. The idea is to allow freedom of expression. The police do not take sides. "I call on the public to come and keep the law and be patient," said Sen. Bachar.
"This morning, even during this complex period, we will allow every citizen the freedom of expression and protest within the boundaries of the law. Most of the public is protesting legally and we, the police, must ensure the realization of his rights."
Cohen added: "We will continue to act in accordance with the assessment of the situation and allow the demonstrations throughout the country, regardless of the issue of the demonstration and the identity of the protesters. At the same time we will not allow violence of any kind, harm to protesters, civilians and police alike." .