Monday Jul 14, 2025
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Israel
    • Israel at War
    • Middle East
    • United States
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Israel
    • Israel at War
    • Middle East
    • United States
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home News

Police on high alert ahead of Al Jazeera reporter's funeral in Jerusalem

"Our goal is to allow the funeral to be held in a dignified and lawful manner, but police will show determination when encountering rioters who attempt to take advantage of this funeral," senior Jerusalem Police officer says.

by  Itsik Saban
Published on  05-13-2022 08:08
Last modified: 05-13-2022 08:08
Police on high alert ahead of Al Jazeera reporter's funeral in JerusalemAFP / Abbas Momani

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas eulogizes veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at a state service in Ramallah, May 12, 2022 | Photo: AFP / Abbas Momani

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Police are aware certain parties plan to turn Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral into an incitement campaign, but will not allow that to happen," a senior Jerusalem Police official said Thursday.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Abu Akleh, who was killed during an exchange of fire between Israeli security forces and armed Palestinians in the Jenin refugee camp Wednesday morning, was set to be buried on Friday afternoon.

Police expect a large number of people to accompany the funeral procession, which will make its way from Habonim Park to Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

"Our goal is to allow the funeral to be held in a dignified and lawful manner," a senior Jerusalem Police officer said Thursday. "On the other hand, police have been ordered to show determination in the face of all the rioters who will take advantage of this funeral."

Undercover cops will also be tasked with maintaining order at the scene.

"If there are hostile elements, criminals, inciters, and rioters, we will know how to deal with them whether they are adjacent [to the funeral] or in other places," the officer said.

"We are trying to hold dialogue with the family for everything to proceed safely and without provocation," a Jerusalem Police official said, nothing these attempts had been turned down. "We will not allow the funeral to provide cover for riots. We are aware various elements will take advantage of it to incite as has happened in recent days near the family home. We will know how to deal with them as well."

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

Related Posts

US stops Egypt oversight, Israeli official: 'Serious breach of peace treaty'AP

US stops Egypt oversight, Israeli official: 'Serious breach of peace treaty'

by Ariel Kahana

Since the start of the war, American surveillance flights over Sinai and inspections of tunnel systems have ceased, Israeli officials...

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Emily Damari captiveIDF Spokesperson's Unit

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Emily Damari captive

by Lilach Shoval

Emily Damari responded on her Instagram account, writing, "May there be many more such good tidings, that we settle accounts...

Druze in Syria to Israel Hayom: Fear of regime retaliation, demand international protectionReuters

Report: Clashes erupt between al-Sharaa forces and armed Druze; IDF strikes in Syria

by Dudi Kogan

Violent clashes between Bedouin tribes and armed Druze groups in As-Suwayda have left 37 people dead and 100 wounded. The...

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • News
    • Israel at War
    • Israel
    • United States
    • Middle East
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • News
    • Israel at War
    • Israel
    • United States
    • Middle East
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il