The State of Israel sold its chametz (leavened products forbidden to Jews on Passover) to an Israeli Arab during a ceremony at the Chief Rabbinate Headquarters in Jerusalem. The Chief Rabbis of Israel led the ceremony, which was attended by various public figures. In a separate ceremony, the police also sold their chametz. The Police Commissioner praised the work of the police and presented the rabbis with a book of halachic questions. The police are preparing to protect the public during the holiday.