Eighteen Israeli police commanders have been in Belfast this week observing how the Royal Ulster Constabulary keeps the peace and the lessons it holds for policing in Israel.
The officers were visiting under the aegis of the Abraham Fund, advancing co-existence and equality among Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens, which launched a UK Friends group at a reception at London’s Reform Club on Monday.
Amnon Be’eri Sulitzeanu — who came over for the launch with his co-director Mohammad Darawshe — told the JC on Wednesday that the aim of the police visit was to demonstrate law enforcement in centres of religious conflict. The Israelis also met Stormont politicians.
Mohammed Darawshe, Laurie Kaye and Micahel Howard at the launch
“We are trying to introduce Israeli police and decision-makers to these models so that police can provide equal services to Israel’s Arab population,” Mr Be’eri Sulitzeanu said.