For the first time after Operation Wall Guard, the IDF responded tonight (Wednesday to Thursday) to a request from the police and will transfer two border companies operating in Judea and Samaria to the police. The two companies will replace two companies operating in the Jerusalem Envelope and these will enter operations in Jerusalem, due to the fear of escalation against the background of the flag parade.
As reported yesterday, the police have asked the IDF for four border companies to reinforce in Jerusalem and are now waiting for the police to approve their transfer.
A senior police source told Israel Today that the referral was made in light of the assessment that the flag parade, which will be held on Jerusalem Day this coming Sunday, may cause an extreme escalation both from the Gaza Strip, in Judea and Samaria and in the mixed cities.
The flags parade held in Jerusalem last year, clashes between the police and some of the participants // Photo: Yoni Rickner
According to the police source, since the companies operating in Judea and Samaria have no experience in civilian activity within the country, the intention is that the companies from Judea and Samaria will replace border companies currently operating in the Jerusalem envelope that will be inserted into Jerusalem and the city to respond to any scenario.
Increased preparedness
Meanwhile, the Israel Police announced yesterday that it has completed its preparations for the Jerusalem Day events that will take place throughout the city from today until Tuesday, marking the 55th anniversary of the city's unification.
The Commissioner of Police, Superintendent Yaakov Shabtai, held a situation assessment yesterday ahead of the flags parade, which was attended by the Jerusalem District Commander, Superintendent Doron Turgeman and his officers, the Border Police Commander, Superintendent Amir Cohen and his officers, Intelligence Officers, Lt. Col. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other factors. The Commissioner ordered the police to be on high alert while reducing vacations and postponing courses and placing all police officers and fighters in operational activities.
In addition, it was decided to recruit three reserve companies from the border.
The Jerusalem District's operational deployment will include about 3,000 Israeli police officers, border fighters and volunteers, who will be deployed in overt and covert forces throughout the city to maintain public order. , The state ceremony to be held at Ammunition Hill, tours, memorial ceremonies and the celebration of Samuel the Prophet.
Were we wrong?
Fixed!
If you found an error in the article, we'll be happy for you to share it with us
