The US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Neidas, spoke today (Thursday) with the Minister of Internal Security, Amar Bar-Lev. "Israel Today" has learned that a similar request was not received by the Prime Minister's Office and the National Security Council.
Minister Bar-Lev told the ambassador that he understands the concern he expressed, but the Israeli government is determined to allow the march to take place in its original course.
Bar-Lev also emphasized to Mobile that the parade has been going on for more than 30 years, and almost always in the same format, so there is no justification for changing that.
"I am personally involved in the preparations and there is no intention to allow friction or provocations," Bar-Lev promised the ambassador, adding: "My father, as deputy chief of staff, gave the order to liberate Jerusalem.
This is our capital. "
Expressed concern at a possible escalation.
Tom Mobiles, Photo: From Wikipedia
A source close to US talks about the march estimated that the incident in which Palestinian journalist Sheerin Abu-Akla, who also held US citizenship, was killed had an effect on the administration's heightened sensitivity to this year's parade. Peretz Operation Wall Guard.
However, in Israel, it is argued that last year's events actually strengthen the position that the parade should be allowed to take place on its original route, since last year the route was changed due to fears of escalation - and the Palestinians responded by firing rockets.
"There is no intention to allow friction or provocations."
Minister Bar-Lev, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Earlier, the Minister of Internal Security assessed the situation in the presence of the Commissioner of Police, the Jerusalem District Commander, representatives of the GSS, the IDF, the IDF and the National Security Council. The police now intend to allow MK Itamar Ben Gvir to ascend the Temple Mount on Sunday, which is Jerusalem Day.
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