Israel Increases Security As Ramadan Approaches Amid Terror Wave

Tensions continue as Ramadan approaches amid terror wave

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Israel planning to increase security in Jerusalem for start of Muslim holiday on Friday

Tensions in Israel are high following a series of deadly terrorist attacks, including Tuesday night's shooting attack in the central city of Bnei Brak that left five people dead.

Security has increased in Israeli cities and in the West Bank with Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordering the deployment of 1,000 troops to reinforce police.

A total of 3,000 police will be stationed at flash points in Jerusalem for the start of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan when hundreds of thousands of worshippers are expected to ascend to the Al Aqsa Mosque compound on the Temple Mount for prayers.

Operation Breakwater: Israel launches mission to counter terror

Avi Melamed, the CEO and founder of Inside the Middle East - Intelligence Perspectives, spoke to i24NEWS on the recent terror attacks across the country and the operation launched by Israel to counter them.

Following a series of fatal attacks around Israel, the military launched an overnight mission known as “Operation Breakwater” in the West Bank - arresting 31 people on suspicion of terrorism.

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PM Bennett, public security minister approve emergency police funding

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Public Security Minister Omer Barlev greenlit around $57 million in emergency funding for the country's police as the nation confronts a new terror wave.

"Strong police equals a strong State of Israel," the premier said in a statement, according to The Times of Israel.

"We are working with all tools and in all areas to restore security, and a sense of security to the citizens of Israel."

Civilian firearm applications in Israel soar 2,500 percent amid terror wave

Civilian applications for firearms licenses grew by 2,500 percent since the recent series of terror attacks in Israel according to Channel 12.

Statistics from Israel's Public Security Ministry indicate over 1,500 people applied for the permit on Wednesday alone, a marked increase from the 60 applications usually received.

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