Israeli Police Block Palestinian Authority-Linked Event in Jerusalem's Old City
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli police intelligence uncovered preparations for a Palestinian Authority-linked event in Jerusalem's Old City, leading to a government ban and police intervention that prevented the event from occurring.
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- Israeli police stopped a Palestinian Authority-linked event planned in Jerusalem's Old City.
- Intelligence operations revealed the event was illegal, prompting a ban signed by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Police found preparations underway and prevented the event by enforcing the ban on site.
- Senior police officials, including Commissioner Dany Levi, approved the prohibition order.
- Police stress ongoing efforts to maintain sovereignty and prevent unauthorized Palestinian Authority events in East Jerusalem.
- Authorities consider such events as inciting and harmful to Jerusalem's social cohesion.
The Jerusalem District Central Unit of the Israeli police thwarted a planned event associated with the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem's Old City. The event was scheduled for yesterday but was found to be illegal following intelligence operations by the unit. The intelligence gathered was presented to senior officials including Police Commissioner Major General Dany Levi, Jerusalem District Commander Commissioner Avshalom Feld, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Subsequently, Ben-Gvir signed an order prohibiting the event. Police officers arrived at the venue alongside the David Area police and found preparations underway with several people present. They informed attendees of the ban and prevented the event from taking place.
The police emphasized their ongoing efforts to strengthen sovereignty and governance in Jerusalem, particularly in East Jerusalem. Their operations include intelligence gathering, disrupting terror infrastructures, and preventing unauthorized events linked to the Palestinian Authority. Authorities view such events as potentially inciting and disruptive to the social fabric of the city's residents.
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