Jerusalem Municipality Denies False Reports of Shelter Openings and Heightened Alert
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The Jerusalem Municipality has denied false reports about the opening of shelters and a heightened security alert, urging residents to rely only on official sources. The clarification was issued due to public concern amid rising security tensions with Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering an attack on Iran before the upcoming elections.
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- Jerusalem Municipality denied false reports of open shelters and increased alert levels.
- The municipality urged residents to avoid spreading unverified information and rumors.
- Residents were advised to rely solely on official updates from the municipality and Home Front Command.
- The clarification comes amid rising security tensions with Iran.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering an attack on Iran before elections.
The Jerusalem Municipality issued an unusual clarification on Sunday, denying widespread reports circulating about the opening of shelters and an increased state of alert in the city. These reports had caused concern among residents amid rising security tensions. In an official statement, the municipality stated that the information about shelters and heightened readiness was untrue and constituted false publications. The municipality urged residents to avoid spreading unverified rumors and messages found on social media and messaging groups. They emphasized the importance of relying solely on official updates from the municipality and the Home Front Command to prevent unnecessary panic. The clarification comes against a backdrop of escalating security tensions with Iran, including the possibility of renewed conflict between the United States and Tehran. It was previously reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was considering an attack on Iran even before the Knesset elections.
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