After the attack line: Increased security preparations for Friday prayers
Fearing the escalation and imitation of terrorists' actions, the police decided to reinforce its forces in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Minister Arden: "The mission is to curb a wave of terrorism by any means available." Kochavi Chief of Staff: "We have no intention of allowing terrorism to succeed"
After the attack line: Increased security preparations for Friday prayers
Photo: Yoav Itiel, Walla! NEWS, Edit: Shaul AdamAfter a series of terrorist attacks and clashes, police on Thursday decided to step up its forces in Jerusalem in preparation for Friday prayers. In the past month, there have been several incidents of confrontation between police and worshipers following Friday prayers on the Temple Mount, and the fear is of security escalation and the imitation of the attacks. Minister of Internal Security Gilad Arden said: "The most sensitive focus is the Temple Mount for Friday prayers. We must work resolutely and firmly here to maintain sovereignty and to treat every agitating and inciting cause. The mission is to curb a wave of terror by any means available."
Acting Superintendent Moti Cohen added that "over the past 24 hours, we have witnessed attempts by terrorists to harm our forces and the citizens of Israel. As someone who is committed to maintaining domestic security and working daily to protect Israeli citizens, we must continue to be alert to any threat, anytime, anywhere. All police systems will be reinforced with an emphasis on the city of Jerusalem. We will continue to act resolutely in the face of terror, with the aim of maintaining the security and safety of Israeli citizens. "
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Also, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi has an assessment of the ongoing conflict in the West Bank and the attacks today. "We have no intention of allowing terrorism to succeed. The directive is very clear on the ground, very clear until the last forces - to thwart and prevent any activity, "he said.