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Security up as Israelis celebrate Jerusalem Day

June 1, 2011 09:27
Celebrations on Jerusalem Day 2010

By

Jennifer Lipman,

Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

Israeli security forces are on high alert today as the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem is marked.

Some 3,000 police officers will be patrolling the city as Israelis hold events celebrating Jerusalem Day and marking 44 years since the Six Day War.

Five officers were wounded last night when they were attacked by Palestinians throwing stones and firebombs. Several Facebook pages urging Palestinians to take part in mass Jerusalem Day demonstrations against Israel have also been set up.

Thousands of Israelis are also expected to march in an Arab neighbourhood of east Jerusalem.

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