Jerusalem – The Israel Police has raised its level of alert to Operational Level C ahead of Purim, Insp.-Gen. David Cohen announced.
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“We are at a sensitive period filled with unusual events in the world and in the country,” Cohen said.
Police will beef up forces around open air celebrations, Purim parades, and costume parties. Police will increase deportations of Palestinians who enter Israel illegally as well as those who transport, house and employ them.