Due to the recent sharp increase in stabbing attacks, the decision has been made that police in the Shai (Shomron-Yehuda) district will be equipped with ceramic flak jackets.

According to the new operating protocol, all personnel getting out of vehicles and standing in “sensitive security areas” will wear a ceramic vest, particularly police directing traffic.

When asked to verify the report, Shai District officials stated “We are not in the habit of advertising what measures are being taken to protect officers”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)