Over 450 Palestinians who were in Israel illegally were arrested over the past several days, as police prepare for potential escalation during the Passover holiday.
Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh urged the public not to disrupt its daily routine despite the fear of a terrorist attack taking place during the holiday, adding that there are no specific threats.
"There is nothing concrete suggesting attacks are imminent over the Passover holiday, but we are monitoring the scope of the intelligence chatter and its quality, and the bottom line is that the intelligence picture has not changed."
Israeli security forces are preparing for a mass demonstration and riots along the Gaza Strip border this Friday to mark Land Day. Hamas, the terrorist group that ruled the coastal enclave, said the so-called "March of Return" will be a "rehearsal" for an even greater demonstration, set to take place on May 15, the anniversary of Israel's independence.
Alsheikh said the Israeli public "should not be concerned about Land Day," and vowed that security forces "are prepared to deal with any contingency."
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan toured the Israel Prison Service facilities on Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the preparations as part of his efforts to ensure that the IPS would able to handle a large number of detainees.
A total of 583 suspects were arrested during the police raid, including 468 Palestinians who were in Israel illegally, 17 individuals suspected of harboring some of those staying in Israeli illegally, eight people who employed them and 24 who are suspected to driving them into Israel.
The police also arrested 14 terror suspects.
Police forces also shuttered three business trading in stolen car parts and seize various counterfeit goods, including perishables.
In what was an unexpected outcome of this operation, a stolen helicopter was found north of Jerusalem.
The Border Police said it landed in the Qalandiya helipad without authorization with two people on board, both of whom were arrested.
