Israel will deploy 3,000 additional police officers in the occupied East Jerusalem ahead of the first Friday prayer of Ramadan, focusing on areas around the Al-Aqsa Mosque. This move comes amid restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the West Bank, highlighting ongoing tensions and Israel’s policies in the region.
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Athens is on high alert as police deploy 5,000 officers, drones, and water cannons ahead of protests marking the 16th anniversary of Alexis Grigoropoulos’ fatal shooting in Exarchia. Key metro stations are closed, and traffic restrictions are in place to ensure public safety during the commemorations.
Athens is gearing up for the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising with heightened security measures, including the deployment of over 5,000 police officers, aerial surveillance, and traffic restrictions. Authorities are focusing on key locations such as the Polytechnic, U.S. and Israeli embassies, and the district of Exarchia, amid concerns tied to Middle East tensions.