Tishrei holidays shadowed by security concerns: the security forces are preparing for a tense month in Jerusalem

Jerusalem District police officers and security forces will work to secure and maintain public order in anticipation of the arrival of many worshipers and travelers who are expected to visit the city during this period, and in light of the holding of mass prayers at the Western Wall and the holy places.

Shlomi Heller and Amir Bohbot

09/18/2022

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 8:24 p.m. Updated: 9:24 p.m.

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In the video: Thousands participated in the blessing of the priests at the Western Wall (Photo: Roni Knafo)

The security forces today (Sunday) began preparing for the Tishrei holidays and the events that will accompany them in Jerusalem.

This, after the approval of plans by the commander of the Jerusalem District, Superintendent Doron Turgeman.

In the meantime, these days the police preparation continues for the events of Sukkot, the blessing of the priests and Simchat Torah that will be celebrated next month in the capital.

The police informed that the police of the Jerusalem district and security forces will act to secure and maintain public order in preparation for the arrival of many worshipers and travelers who are expected to visit the city during this period, as well as for the holding of mass prayers at the Western Wall and the holy places. The preparations of the police included field patrols, various coordinations, preparatory meetings and approvals Plans - whose purpose is optimal preparation and careful planning of the operational activity throughout the Jerusalem district and the city of Jerusalem in particular.

The blessing of the priests at the Western Wall, on Passover (Photo: Flash 90, Yonatan Zindel)

It was also reported that thousands of Jerusalem District police officers, security forces and volunteers will be deployed throughout the city, with an emphasis on crowded places, the holy places and entertainment sites. In addition, the security and police activity will be increased along the traffic routes and the worshipers' routes. scenario and maintain public peace and security," it was reported. "As part of the police activity, checkpoints and crowd regulation will also be set up, with the aim of directing the large public expected to arrive at the Western Wall plaza in accordance with the loads and maximum crowd occupancy."

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Changes in traffic during the events of the forgiveness and Rosh Hashanah

In view of the expected arrival of a large crowd and traffic congestion in the area of ​​the Old City, in particular during the prayers and forgiveness events at the Western Wall plaza, the Israel Police will increase its activity in the coming days and at various times around the Old City and its alleys, along the routes of worshipers' movement and at the Western Wall.

Jerusalem Division, Old City Bypass Road, Derech Maale HaShalom, Shear Jaffa, Yitzhak Karib, IDF Square, Gethsemane-Derech Ofel, Rockefeller and Sultan Suleiman, Jericho Road.

"During these events, as a general rule, vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Old City," it was clarified. "The public is asked to avoid arriving in the Old City area during these times in private vehicles and to use public transportation, shuttles from the Hana Vesa parking lots and the light rail.

Also, there may be changes in the bus traffic arrangements on a point-by-point basis and when there is a crowd in the Western Wall area."

In addition, the police are prepared to assist the public during the Rosh Hashanah holiday to reach the various entertainment sites.

For this purpose, many policemen will be deployed these days on the various traffic routes and will carry out the intentions and changes in the traffic arrangements according to the loads and the number of visitors in the city.

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