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| Israel: Nation on high alert due to holidays |
| 2004-09-24 |
| Territories under curfew, due to major warnings of attempted terror attacks over Yom Kippur. Amir Buhbut and Tal Yemin- Wolvowitz Security forces are on unprecedented alert due to increased warnings of planned terror attacks over Yom Kippur, which starts around five-fifteen this evening. According to credible intelligence information, there are over 40 specific warnings of possible planned attacks. Thousands of police and IDF troops have been stationed throughout the country, and MDA stations have been reinforced. Ad hoc roadblocks have been set up, and security at public places, especially open-air markets has been beefed up. Security has also been tightened up at the country's military cemeteries, which are full, as bereaved families pay annual respects to their loved ones who fell in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The IDF has imposed a total closure on all the territories. It is unclear whether this will end after Yom Kippur, or be extended throughout the week until Sukkot. All public transport will end at three pm, and will resume tomorrow evening after seven o' clock. Most Israelis will sit down to the pre-fast meal at around four pm, by which time the entire country will begin the traditional Yom Kippur shutdown. The fast begins between five and quarter past, depending upon one's location in the country. It will end tomorrow evening at around six o' clock. |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |