From Peres funeral closed to public due to Abbas’s presence
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice close tomorrow’s funeral for Shimon Peres to the public due to the presence of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. The police say, however, that the decision was not made by them.
Meanwhile, Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich says several people have been arrested on suspicion of planning to disrupt the ceremony at Mount Herzl.
He stresses that the arrests are preventative rather than in response to a concrete warning, Channel 10 reports.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here