Israeli defence minister: 'Massive reinforcement' of security forces to be deployed across Israel

Israel's defence minister has ordered a "massive reinforcement" of security forces to help contain violence spreading across towns and cities in Israel between Palestinians and Israelis.

He specified the forces would be reservists from the border police, an organisation that largely operates in the occupied West Bank. 

"We are in an emergency situation due to the national violence and it is now necessary to have a massive reinforcement of forces on the ground, and they are to be sent immediately to enforce law and order," he said.