Israel announced that it will affect more than 8,000 police officers and other security forces that need. "The device will include more than 8,000 agents, border guards and special bodies," said police spokesman, Miki Rosenfeld.

Rosenfeld said the device will include observation from helicopters and intelligence work in a special center in the ancient citadel, where more than 320 cameras monitor the movements of the papal entourage.

The Israeli police also escort the pontiff in different areas, including the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall or the Temple Mount. "We also support units in the event of rare incidents, although we have no specific information on possible threats," said police spokesman told the news agency EFE.

traslation: Belén Zapata