Following "Hayom" expose: Police to resume securing northern entrance to Eilat

A day after "Hayom" reported that the Eilat district police decided not to staff the checkpoint at the city's northern entrance during certain hours, district commander Commander Alon Kalfon reversed the decision. The checkpoint, previously manned 24/7 by Border Police fighters, now operates in its regular format with full staffing. Police stated the decision was made as part of routine management of the regional security concept.

A day after "Hayom" revealed that the Eilat district police decided not to staff the northern checkpoint at the city's entrance during certain hours, district commander Commander Alon Kalfon reversed the decision. The checkpoint, which had been manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week by Border Police fighters, was left abandoned following the previous decision. Following the publication, it was decided to restore the checkpoint to its regular format with full staffing. Police stated that the decision was made as part of routine management of the regional security concept, aiming to ensure optimal response for residents and visitors to the city. Kalfon declared: "My responsibility as district commander is to ensure at all times optimal operational response and an adapted security concept... The security of Eilat's residents and visitors is and will continue to be at the top of our priorities."