Public Security Minister Omer Barlev orders an immediate call-up of four police reserve companies amid the rising unrest in East Jerusalem.
“The incidents that took place last night are very serious, and Israel Police acted with determination to restore peace, and it achieved that,” Barlev says in remarks provided by his office.
More than 20 Palestinians were detained for alleged rioting in East Jerusalem yesterday.
“Along with the bolstering police and Border Police forces… our intention is to expand the freedom of movement for the residents of the Shuafat refugee camp, most of whom wish to continue their normal lives,” Barlev says.
The refugee camp has seen heavy police activity in recent days, as forces search for a Palestinian gunman who killed an Israeli soldier at a nearby checkpoint on Saturday.
“All of this comes without compromising the operational considerations of the security forces,” Barlev adds.
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