National Headquarters of the Israel Police, Law enforcement headquarters in Kiryat Menachem Begin, Jerusalem, Israel
The National Headquarters of the Israel Police is a five-story building in Kiryat Menachem Begin that serves as the central command center for the national police force. From here, operations are coordinated and all key administrative functions of the police service are managed.
The building was originally designed as a hospital during the Jordanian occupation period. The police headquarters relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 1973 and has used this location for national operations ever since.
The building contains departments focusing on various aspects of law enforcement, from investigations to community relations across Israel's diverse populations.
The location sits between Mount Scopus and western Jerusalem in a strategic position within the city. It is accessible by public transportation, and the building forms part of the broader urban infrastructure.
The building was designed by architect Dan Eytan and combines functional security requirements with a distinctive structure. Its architecture reflects the importance of the site to national security operations.
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