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‘Guardian of the Walls 2 is coming’: Ben-Gvir warns, unveiling new plans for police

January 25, 2023

“We must strengthen the police and establish a national guard. We must be ready,” says Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security arrives for a group picture of the new government at the president's residence in Jerusalem, Dec. 29, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

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Government delays transfer of responsibility to police over communities near Jerusalem

January 1, 2023

The aim of the 30-day delay is to give the coalition time to create a budget for police to take over missions from the Israeli military.

Israeli Border Police officers stand guard near the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, on May 25, 2022. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.

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