In the shadow of the wave of terror: The security establishment is preparing for Friday prayers on the Temple Mount

Friday prayers combined with the opening of Ramadan have raised the alert against the backdrop of deadly attacks in the past week.

The police have marked 110 explosive targets, and in the security system they will intensify the points of friction and the main axes for fear of inspirational attacks.

According to military sources, 30 price tag incidents occurred today in the West Bank

Shlomi Heller and Amir Bohbot

31/03/2022

Thursday, 31 March 2022, 23:08 Updated: 23:12

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In the video: Hundreds of Palestinians confront police outside the Temple Mount (Photo: Telegram thunder flashes)

The police and the defense establishment are preparing for prayers to be held tomorrow (Friday) on the Temple Mount and for the Ramadan celebrations, which bring with them riots in Jerusalem every year.

This, against the background of the wave of terror that has swept Israel over the past month.

Thus, among other things, the police marked about 110 targets that were identified as agitators during the recent riots in Jerusalem, and made dozens of warning calls.

According to military sources, there have been 30 price tag incidents across the West Bank in the past day, including vehicle damage and violence against Palestinians.

According to them, the events could have ignited the area.

In addition, as part of the lessons learned from the incidents of violence before the Wall Guard, the police will set up Chamal Awareness - an inter-organizational team led by the police, the Shin Bet, the CIF, Yument and more, which will deal with provocative and fictitious publications on Tiktok and other social networks. "Complex," said Jerusalem District Commander Doron Turgeman, "there is not a single tick that I will not address."

The Jerusalem District Commander added that there are several ISIS supporters in Jerusalem who are under police surveillance.

Sources in the Jerusalem police stated that there are currently 17 administrative detainees, residents of Jerusalem, who have been identified as ISIS supporters.

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Palestinians on the Temple Mount, 2021 (Photo: Reuters)

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According to security sources, in the past day, social networks in Judea and Samaria and East Jerusalem have been flooded with calls to come and pray on the Temple Mount.

The concern at this stage is from events leading up to the prayers.

"Great efforts are being made to allow religious worship but there is no intention to allow exceptions or contain violence," they told Walla !.

"There is an effort by Hamas and other instigators to set fire to Judea and Samaria. At the moment, IDF forces are able to calm down relatively.

It is important to remember that Ramadan begins on a Saturday, so the felt day next week will be Friday next week at prayers on the Temple Mount.

"The Israeli police and the IDF will concentrate large forces to prevent unusual incidents."

At the same time, there is a directive to increase the points of friction and the main deputies for fear of individual terrorists who can go out and carry out imitation attacks inspired by the attacks that took place in Be'er Sheva, Hadera and Bnei Brak.

Also, following the decision of Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, the Judea and Samaria Division continues to gather forces. The sector will reach a peak of 21 battalions of fighters towards Friday.

"The forces that will reach the various sectors must be properly exhausted. The ultimate goal is defense," he said.

Border Police forces in the Old City of Jerusalem, this month (Photo: Flash 90, Yonatan Zindel)

Additional signs of calm in the Judea and Samaria Division are reflected in an operation carried out today by Cherry forces, the Golani Reconnaissance Squadron and the Border Police's undercover unit for a wanted arrest. .

"A message was also conveyed to the Palestinian security services that the relief granted to the Palestinian street can be harmed very quickly," said security officials.

"The peace serves both sides. Therefore, there is an effort on the Palestinian side to calm the area. There are warnings of attacks and therefore there are also arrests. Including incitement."

Meanwhile, the IDF continues to maintain reinforcements in both the Gaza Division and the air defense system in the south of the country for fear of violating the order of violence and recalcitrant squads that will attempt to launch rockets.

Leon: Respect the holy month

The Jerusalem municipality said it had completed its preparations for Ramadan.

The Sanitation Department conducted an extensive operation to increase cleanliness and waste collection throughout the east of the city.

For this purpose, the municipality also removed dirt debris, and emptied garbage dumps as part of the cleaning of the main arteries.

Also, holiday lighting was deployed on the streets of the east of the city, dozens of greeting signs were hung in three languages ​​throughout the city and festive flags.

Roads were leveled and main streets renovated.

During the days of Ramadan, the municipality will continue to carry out increased garbage removal, and will take care of cleaning the parks and public parks.

"I congratulate all the residents and Muslim visitors of the city on the best blessings and best wishes for the month of Ramadan," said Mayor Moshe Leon.

"This year, the Jerusalem Municipality has invested unprecedentedly in improving the appearance of the city, in the infrastructure and well-being of the residents, in addition to assessments in the field of transportation and cleanliness of the city. As mayor of all Jerusalem residents living together, To honor this holy month, and to observe it in an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance. "

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