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Large police forces were held in the Nablus Gate area and in the city center in preparation for a demonstration by the far-right organization Lehavah.


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Record readiness in Jerusalem ahead of the far-right march

Large police forces were held in the Nablus Gate area and in the city center in preparation for a demonstration by the far-right organization Lehavah.

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Maya Horodnichano

Thursday, 22 April 2021, 20:58 Updated: 21:27

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In the video: Police forces deploy in the Nablus Gate area (Photo: Maya Hordenicano)

Against the background of growing tensions between Jews and Palestinians in recent days in Jerusalem, right-wing activists from the Lehavah organization are expected to hold a demonstration tonight (Thursday) at the Nablus Gate. Large police forces were held in the area and downtown A



statement issued by the Lehavah states that the activists will gather in Safra Square at 10:00 PM and continue from there in the Nablus Gate area, demanding "an end to the abandonment of the residents of Jerusalem who are attacked daily by Arabs."

Messages circulated in WhatsApp groups ahead of the demonstration told activists to arrive in white shirts and black pants, try to walk around "always with a mask on most of the face" and no cell phone, and be careful not to write "too inciting things" on the telegram.

It was also written for those arriving to prepare for the possibility of arrest.

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A policeman was injured during riots in the Nablus Gate area, tonight (Photo: Israel Police Spokeswoman)

A call was also circulated among Palestinians to come to the Nablus Gate for a demonstration. In addition, organizations such as Tag Meir call on Jerusalemites to go to the points of friction to prevent violent incidents between Jews and Arabs. "Evening and night, extremists will try to harm the safety of Jerusalem, threats have already been spread on social media," the organization said in a statement. "We ask you to go out to the points of friction, to brighten the face of every person and to prevent mercy and peace from raising hands and violence."



In addition, MKs Ofer Kasif (joint list) and Gilad Karib (Labor) today appealed to Minister of Internal Security Amir Ohana and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai to prevent a protest by the Lehavah organization. "In light of the events of recent days, I would ask you not to underestimate the magnitude of the threat to the safety of Arab citizens and residents on the streets of Jerusalem, and to ensure a preliminary and accompanied police response to prevent any realization of this threat," Karib wrote.

Call for Palestinians to arrive at Nablus Gate ahead of protest (Photo: Walla !, official website)

Despite the growing tension and assaults of Palestinians against Jews and vice versa, there was no increased police presence in the city center yesterday.

Among other things, several fights broke out, after a group of young Jews were looking for Arabs to confront them.

In addition, a News 13 team and a reporter here 11 were attacked while trying to film events in Zion Square.



Meanwhile, the Jerusalem Municipality stated that Mayor Moshe Leon has instructed to strengthen the security system on the light rail, in order to deal with exceptional incidents and passenger violence, following the recent incidents.

This is the municipality's first response to the violent events in the city, about a week after they began.

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