Ahead of the flag parade: Police have stepped up forces and put on alert for fear of riots
About 3,000 police officers will secure the parade that will take place in the center of Jerusalem, through the Nablus Gate and Hagai Street.
At the same time, the police will allow Jews to ascend the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day as well.
After assessing the situation, it was decided that the forces would deploy in Jerusalem starting tomorrow and secure several events, including White Night parties and the celebration of Shmuel the Prophet.
Shlomi Heller
25/05/2022
Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 17:10 Updated: 17:14
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In the video: Palestinians with Hamas flags demonstrate on the Temple Mount (according to Article 27A on social networks)
The police will increase forces in Jerusalem and at the Nablus Gate in preparation for the flag parade that will be held in the city this coming Sunday, they said today (Wednesday).
Following a situation assessment, the commissioner ordered the transfer of forces to the highest alert. It was also decided that the forces would deploy in Jerusalem starting tomorrow and secure a series of events, including a white night party and the celebration of Shmuel Hanavi
. At the same time, the police will allow Jews to
ascend
the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, following the resumption of their ascent to the mountain after the Ramadan period.
Turbulent elements from East Jerusalem and these were removed from the route of the marches.
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