Yerushalayim Minister Meir Porush issued a call for Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet to convene urgently to address the security situation in Yerushalayim in light of the upcoming release of convicted terrorists.

In a letter marked by urgency, Porush expressed concern that, while the Cabinet has already approved significant reinforcements for the security forces in Judea and Samaria, the security threat in Yerushalayim is even more severe. “The release of terrorists who live in eastern Jerusalem challenges the security situation several times over, in all areas of the city, since there is no division between the [terrorists’] place of residence and that of the city’s millions of residents and visitors in all areas of the city.”

Porush emphasized the need for tailored preparations across the city’s security forces, calling for an immediate boost to the police presence in Yerushalayim. He also requested additional resources for the ISA (Shin Bet) and increased support for municipal patrols. “We cannot make do with the regular precautions,” he urged in his letter. “We must ensure that there is an appropriate security solution for the new challenge which has been created. We are discussing the security of millions of residents and visitors.”

In his letter, the Minister also urged the Cabinet to hold a special session to address the security issues arising from the release of terrorists into Yerushalayim, and to develop a comprehensive strategy to effectively tackle the emerging challenges.

{Matzav.com Israel}