During an interview with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio), Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan explained five new police stations are opening in the capital, in eastern areas of the capital.

Speak to Galei Tzahal on Wednesday, 6 Menachem Av, the minister explained there is not enough police patrolling and enforcement in the eastern areas of the city and this is about to change, referring to areas that are predominately Arab. Erdan added “National sovereignty begins by exercising our sovereignty over Jerusalem”.

The minister plans to open stations in Ras al-Amud, Jabil Mukhaber, Silwan, Issawiya, and Tzur Bachar. These areas, which are in the capital, do not have any police stations. Erdan adds that an additional 1,200 policemen will be required to man these stations, all part of a four-year plan.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)