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Israel security concerns during Yom Kippur

Overview

Ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday, a former senior Shin Bet official, Arik Barbing, issued a public warning urging Israeli gun permit holders to carry weapons to synagogues. Barbing suggested that armed civilians could act as a “first line of defense” against potential terrorist attacks, noting that absolute security for every place of worship cannot be guaranteed.

During the holiday, Israeli security forces prevented a terror attack after the Shin Bet identified two Palestinian individuals linked to Hamas. Following this intelligence, soldiers from the Duvdevan unit arrested the suspects in Kabatia, near Jenin, in the West Bank.

Entities

Shin Bet · Israel · Duvdevan Unit · Hamas · Arik Barbing

Timeline

7 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Israel prevents terror attack during Yom Kippur
Israeli security forces prevented a Hamas-linked terror attack in the West Bank during Yom Kippur, while data shows 74% of Jewish Israelis participate in fasting during the holiday.
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Shin Bet official urges armed protection for synagogues during Yom Kippur
Former Shin Bet official Arik Barbing has urged Israelis with gun permits to carry weapons to synagogues during Yom Kippur to defend against potential terrorist attacks.

Sources

gilroydispatch.com · israelnetz.de · juif.org · lapaginajudia.com · mena-watch.com · mycharisma.com · pdby.co.za · peninsuladailynews.com · sfbay.indymedia.org · worldisraelnews.com