Tel Aviv, Sept. 11 -- Israel and Ukraine announced on Thursday a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of pilgrims traveling to Uman for Rosh HaShanah.

Israel's Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben Gvir hosted Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk, Israeli security officials, and representatives of the Haredi Orthodox community on Wednesday to hammer out a comprehensive plan involving the deployment of dozens of police officers, paramedics, and volunteers from both countries.

The initiative also includes a dedicated medical and security network, coordinated with Ukraine's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Moshe Reuven Asman, whose teams will operate at border crossings and on the ground to ensure the pilgrims' safety.

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