Security coordinators to remain in Jerusalem area until end of year

The Defense Ministry will continue to pay for the employment of security coordinators in the settlements surrounding Jerusalem until the end of the year, with the aim of reaching by the end of this period a situation where the police will bear the security responsibility in these communities in accordance with the decision of the government and the National Security Council.

The conclusion was reached following a series of discussions held by Benjamin Regional Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz with the relevant government ministries. A few months ago, the Benjamin Regional Council also submitted a petition to the Supreme Court on the matter, and it was withdrawn only after the state’s commitment that the security responsibility would be transferred to the police and that this be done in a manner that is in accordance with the threats in the region.

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