Ben Gvir: Israel, Prepare for Riots [and ATTACKS]

 Ben Gvir to police: Prepare for riots and violence in Israel

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir instructions Police Commssioner: 'Prepare for Guardian of the Walls 2.’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (Otzma Yehudit) on Wednesday morning ordered Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai "to be prepared for the scenario of Guardian of the Walls 2."

Ben Gvir, who arrived at the Sderot police station following the battle which took place at the scene, said, "The police officers, Counterterror officers, and Border Police, were a ray of light in the darkness."

"They killed over 350 terrorists in face-to-face combat. This war proves how much we need to arm civilians."

Guardian of the Walls, in 2021, was characterized by riots in mixed Jewish-Arab towns, and bloody attacks on Jewish civilians walking in the streets.

He added, "Enough with the fake news. I am in favor of an emergency government which everyone will join."

On Tuesday night, Ben Gvir instructed that the Defense Ministry purchase over 10,000 firearms to quickly arm local security guards and increase the civilian protection during the war against Hamas.

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One injured in shooting attack on Jerusalem highway

Shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon near the "tunnel route" in southern Jerusalem.

According to reports, the target was the security force standing at a checkpoint on the highway. The terrorist was neutralized at the scene, and police have closed the highway to traffic.

One victim, a man of about 20 who suffered moderate injuries to his lower body, is receiving initial medical treatment and has been evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for further treatment, after suffering penetrative wounds to his limbs.

Initial reports said that the shooting had been directed at security forces, and that the terrorist was neutralized and his condition is unknown.

An MDA spokesperson said, "A call was received at 13:49 at MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center of a victim of a shooting at the Minharot checkpoint near Jerusalem."

"MDA EMTs and Paramedics are treating and evacuating to Shaare Zedek Hospital an approximately 20 year old male in moderate condition with penetrating wounds to his limbs."