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Netanyahu’s Surfside Visit Brings Heavy Security and Collins Avenue Shutdowns

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office–led operation for a nearly 2,000-person event forced extended closures, suspending town services.

Overview

  • More than 150 officers from federal, state and local agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service and DHS, secured the area with drones and helicopters.
  • Collins Avenue was closed to vehicle and foot traffic between 93rd and 96th streets, with northbound trucks turned around at 87th Street starting at 8 a.m. and broader closures beginning around 10 a.m.
  • Surfside closed town facilities and programs for the day and suspended waste pickup on Wednesday and Thursday due to the security footprint.
  • Netanyahu spoke at the Shul of Bal Harbour around 3 p.m., with attendance approaching 2,000 and meetings that included lawmakers and community leaders.
  • Authorities reported no specific threat; protests occurred about a block from the synagogue after the event, and Netanyahu was expected to return to Israel on Thursday.