The Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, and the Minister of Internal Security, Amar Bar-Lev, and the Commissioner of Police, Chief of Staff Yaakov Shabtai, agreed today (Thursday) on an additional 181 million emergency intensification for the Israel Police.
The budget will be transferred to the police in two stages: NIS 111 million immediately, and by August, NIS 70 million will be transferred.
As stated, the budget increase is given to the Israel Police in light of the significant challenges it faces today as well as in light of the operational gaps that have accumulated in recent years.
According to the agreement, the money will be transferred to the establishment of the "Border Brigade" based on reserve forces, recruitment of 200 permanent fighters for the Border Guard, 6,500 ceramic vests, 4,000 helmets and 40 motorcycles, equipment for 10 border border companies and recruitment of volunteers, condensing and strengthening National Guard and reserve mobilization.
Policemen on the streets of Tel Aviv // Archive photo: Yehoshua Yosef (those photographed have no connection to the article),
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett: "For many years, the Israel Police has been neglected and the operational needs required to meet its missions have not been met. "We are implementing. We are in the midst of a wave of terror directed against the citizens of Israel, and we are working with all tools and in all arenas to restore security and a sense of security. This is our duty. As to this day, this time too, we will succeed together."
The Minister of Internal Security, Amar Bar-Lev: "This is a real message for increasing the personal security of the citizens of Israel. The immediate intensification plan for the Israel Police, agreed tonight by the Prime Minister, is an unprecedented milestone, expressing trust and strength in the Israel Police. "Many years of neglect that has led to many gaps that were exposed in the" Guard of the Walls "events and will enable a response and improvement of operational capabilities. I will continue to strengthen the Israeli police and internal security in order to strengthen the sense of security of all Israeli citizens and the strength of Israeli society."
Commissioner Kobi Shabtai, Photo: Michael Giladi, Ginny
Commissioner of Police, Superintendent Yaakov Shabtai: "This is an important and significant addition to the budget and resources at this time, in which Israeli police officers are physically protecting Israeli citizens from terrorism with an unprecedented deployment throughout the country.
Along with the many tasks of the Israel Police in the daily routine in the areas of crime, civil service, road accidents, counterterrorism and many other areas, there are also major challenges in preparing for escalation and emergency scenarios, and with this important intensification we are better prepared for probation.
"I congratulate the Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Security on formulating the budget summary for a much stronger and more effective police force."
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