Italy agrees to put 5,000 soldiers on the streets amid fears of Islamic State attack

‘Italy have tonight agreed plans to put almost 5,000 soldiers on the streets amid fears of potential attacks from Islamic State (IS) militants.

The troops will guard sensitive sites and targets, including in Rome where around 500 members of the military will be deployed.

In the Italian capital the soldiers will help guard Jewish schools, the city’s synagogue and diplomatic residences.

The measures, announced after a meeting of military and security officials, will be implemented until at least June.’