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Report: Public security minister to meet with PA’s Abbas to discuss security coordination ahead of Ramadan
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Public Security Minister Omer Barlev attends a ceremony at the Israel Police National Headquarters in Jerusalem, September 5, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90)
Public Security Minister Omer Barlev will meet in the coming days with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss security coordination ahead of the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Channel 12 reports.
A senior IDF official tells the network that the army supports easing the access of Palestinians from the West Bank into Israel in order to reach Jerusalem during Ramadan. The official backs allowing in those above the age of 45 who do not have entry permits. However, police oppose the policy and say only those with permits should be allowed in.
The police are the ones directly responsible with securing the Old City of Jerusalem during Ramadan and evidently do not want to be blamed if the situation deteriorates.
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