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Tunisia ups security ahead of Jewish pilgrimage

By JTA

APRIL 25, 2013 13:46

Tunisian police have upped security on the island of Djerba ahead of the anticipated arrival of hundreds of Jewish pilgrims to the El Ghriba synagogue.

The pilgrims were expected to arrive on the island of Djerba on Thursday, according to the Italian news agency ANSAmed. The news site Tunivisions reported security would be much tighter than in previous years.

The synagogue, which is located in the village of Hara Seghira, or 'Er-Riadh,' dates back to 586 B.C. In 2002, terrorists blew up a vehicle near the synagogue, killing 21 people.

ANSAmed reported that hundreds of armed officers were lining the entrance to the island as well as at the traditional sites where pilgrims gather for prayers.

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