Jerusalem of gold and Putin and a torch • In the capital, more than 40 leaders are set to attend the International Holocaust Day • With them, more than 500 foreign journalists from around 50 countries will be hosted in the city • The King David Hotel will host a fortified fortress • and watch traffic jams and police alert

• Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence // Photo: Knesset Spokeswoman Isaac Harari

• Russian President, Vladimir Putin // Photo: IPA

• Prepared for the flag // Photo: Oren Ben Hakon

Unprecedented: In the capital are held with record security for hosting dozens of kings, presidents and prime ministers from around the world, who will come to Israel ahead of the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, "Remembering the Holocaust, Fighting Anti-Semitism," to be held in Jerusalem on Wednesday and Thursday, at the invitation of President Reuven Rivlin.

Among the events will be the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Extermination Camp, the presidents of Russia, Germany, Italy, France and Georgia, the kings of Spain, the Netherlands and Iceland, a long line of prime ministers and US Vice President Mike Pence announced yesterday, Argentina's President Alberto Fernandes, who joins the heads of state to come to Jerusalem, Fernandes only recently took office, and this will be his first political visit to Israel, and is expected to meet with Netanyahu and discuss his decision to leave Hezbollah recognized as a terrorist organization.

The important and unique event, organized by the World Holocaust Forum Foundation in conjunction with Yad Vashem, will be held Thursday at 1.30pm in the Warsaw Ghetto Square in Yad Vashem against the rise of anti-Semitic events in the world, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Memorial Day The Holocaust.

Prince Charles // Photo: AP

Due to weather conditions these days, the Warsaw Ghetto Square is being erected at Yad Vashem, with an indoor hall, which will also contain the Rappaport monument, in memory of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and at the foot of which the leaders will place the foreigners during the memorial service.

Attendance is increasing

More than 500 foreign journalists from about 50 countries have already signed up for the media center to be set up at the Yad Vashem Museum, of which close to 300 journalists will be arriving by air specifically for the occasion. For many, this is a first visit to Israel.

Speaking at the event will be US Vice President Mike Pence, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Crown Prince Prince of Wales Charles, German President Frank Walter Steinmeier. Also speaking at President Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Holocaust survivor and chairman of Yad Vashem Council Rabbi Israel Meir Lau and organizers of the event.

In light of the high demand, the Government Press Office (GPO) will increase the array of service providers to foreign media teams, which include fast reception, informational kits and means of transmission and rapid dissemination on digital channels.

The King David Hotel is already ready // Photo: Oren Ben Hakon

The historic visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, one day short, will be accompanied by about 100 Russian journalists, the largest delegation. Nitzan Chen, director of the Government Press Bureau, said that the GPO will provide foreign journalists with a variety of digital tools and means that will enable them to receive information online on various platforms and in all languages.

All the President's people

The President's House also prepares for the historic reception and dinner, to which more than 40 of the world's leaders will attend. The International Leaders Forum, arriving in Israel for the World Holocaust Forum, will open at the official dinner at the President's House next Wednesday and continue the next day at the Fifth World Holocaust Forum meeting in Yad Vashem.

Also, from Tuesday until next Friday, President Rivlin will hold a series of policy meetings with the leaders visiting the President's House, including British Crown Prince Prince Charles, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German President, French President, King of Spain, King of Belgium, President Italy, the governor of Australia and many others.

About 250 guests are expected to come to the president's house for dinner on Wednesday, and three presidential complexes have been built in the president's house. Over the past few days, dozens of tons of equipment, including 150 beams of iron and wood, 400 square meters of flooring, 240 pieces of furniture and 800 light bulbs, have been brought in, along with hundreds of heating appliances. In recent days, the arrival of caravan convoys, leading dozens of leaders to the event, has been practiced. And next week, a general return will be held during which the leaders will unite dozens of extras to ensure the proper and respectful course of the event.

President of France, Emmanuel Macaron // Photo: IPA

During the historic dinner, the leaders will host 200 bouncers and waiters and serve up typical Israeli dishes of a unique hue, tailored to the occasion and bringing to the table all the good of the country.

Charles and Macron in the lobby

The King David Hotel, which is currently taking over the heads of state, will become a high-security, secure fortress of the highest standard from January 20 to February 24. Hotel management and employees are preparing for the visit of Spain's Felipe VI, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander, King of Belgium Philip, British Crown Prince Prince of Wales Charles, Prince of Norway Prince Henry Hukon Magnus, President of France Emmanuel Macron and President of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier. The hotel will also host Italian President Sergio Matrella, Bulgarian President Roman Radev, Croatia President Kolinda Gerber-Kitrovich and Australia's Governor General David Hurley.

Haim Shkedi, CEO of the King David Hotel: "We are proud and excited to host a great battery of kings, princes, regents, presidents and foreign ministers from 12 countries at our hotel. The hotel is accustomed to such visits and has been for several months in order to meet all the demands of all the leaders and delegations who have come to us. Next week, the hotel will become a fortified destination, with the five hotel locations being sterile for the VIPs, while one floor will be run as a standard hotel, which will host 30 additional guests.

Peak preparation in the municipality

Peak alert also in the Jerusalem Police. On the occasion, which was given the name "Operation Future" and run by the Jerusalem District Commander, Doron stands a friend. Jerusalem is under siege for two days, and the recommendation for those who do not have to go out is simply to stay home from Wednesday to Friday morning. About 6,300 police officers will secure this operation, during which blocks and major roads will be blocked in the capital and Route 1 from Ben Gurion Airport.

The city is decorated for guests // Photo: Oren Ben Hakun

During the leaders' stay in Jerusalem, disruptions are also expected in the public transport lines in the capital, with emphasis on the entrance to Jerusalem, the city center and the Mount Herzl area. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon instructed city and city administration to raise preparedness to the highest level, and on the occasion of the international event, the Jerusalem Municipality will establish a special and increased focus (106), which will update residents on blocked traffic routes and those open to traffic and address special problems and problems. The municipality upgraded the public space in the city with an increase in cleanliness, renewal of street lighting and hanging hundreds of flags.

Efrat Porcher and Ariel Kahane participated in the preparation of the article