The first International homeland security conference will begin on Wednesday in Yerushalayim under the banner Challenges to Homeland Security Conference.

Representatives from a number of countries will join host Public Security Minister Avi Dichter discussing and defining the challenges to security officials against increasing terrorism and global Islamic terror threats.

During the three-day event, homeland security officials from America, Germany, Canada, Italy and other countries will discuss pertinent issues, compare data, and promote increased cooperation between the countries.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)