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Sixteen border police reserve duty companies have been activated to respond to the widespread Islamic violence in Jerusalem, Israeli Arab municipalities and throughout Yehuda and Shomron.

Officials point out these reservists are trained for this type of situation and they are confident the reservists will play a major role in restoring law and order and bringing an end to the attacks.

Photos: The reservists getting ready for duty.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)