Jerusalem completes safety preparation for Tisha B'Av prayers, events - EUROPE SAYS
In preparation for the holiday ofTisha B’Av, hundreds of police officers, Border Guard soldiers, and volunteers will be deployed throughoutJerusalemon Wednesday to maintain public safety and direct. . .
In preparation for the holiday ofTisha B’Av, hundreds of police officers, Border Guard soldiers, and volunteers will be deployed throughoutJerusalemon Wednesday to maintain public safety and direct traffic. According toIsrael Police, security preparations were focused in the Old City, at the Western Wall, and at other holy sites. Police andBorder Guardwill deploy both overt and covert forces, as well as special units, to ensure that law enforcement will be able to swiftly respond to any unusual incidents. Police are also preparing for the Women for Israel’s Future march, which will take place on the route from Independence Park to the Dung Gate on Wednesday evening. Gershon Agron Street, King Solomon Street, Paratroopers Road, Sultan Suleiman Street, Jericho Road, Ophel Road, and Ma’ale Hashalom Street will be closed when the march begins at 8:30 p. m and will reopen as it progresses. On Thursday morning between 4:30 a. m. and 9 a. m. , Ophel Road and Ma’ale Hashalom Street will be closed to traffic for morning prayers. In preparation for the end of the Tisha B’Av fast, Sultan Suleiman Street, Jericho Road, Ophel Road, and Ma’ale Hashalom Street will be intermittently closed between 4:00 p. m. and 2:00 a. m. Public transportation to the Western Wall will operate on its normal schedule throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Israel Police urged the public to be patient, obey law enforcement instructions, and avoid engaging in any disorderly or violent conduct throughout Tisha B’Av prayers and events. Tags:IsraelIsrael Policejerusalemold city jerusalemTisha B’Avwestern wall