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Israeli Authorities Heighten Security on Highway 1 in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Investigation of Two Armed Individuals

Dec 15, 2024, 12:11 PM

Israeli authorities have heightened security measures in Jerusalem following reports of a potential terror threat. Security forces are on high alert due to intelligence indicating that two armed individuals were traveling in a Land Cruiser. Roadblocks have been established along Highway 1, and police have deployed special units, including the Shin Bet's counterterrorism team, to search for the suspects. Despite the arrest of one individual, authorities continue to search for additional suspects, indicating that the situation remains unresolved. Reports suggest that the security situation in the West Bank is precarious, with fears of rapid destabilization of the Palestinian Authority. The Israeli cabinet is convening to discuss the increasingly volatile conditions in the region.