After the attacks - increased preparation in East Jerusalem:
The security forces are working this evening (Sunday) at various centers in East Jerusalem to repel disorderly persons.
The rioters attacked the troops with fireworks and threw stones at them.
Jerusalem district police officers and MGB fighters are deployed and operating in increased readiness throughout the capital and in particular in the east of the city.
The event began with a disturbance in the Jebel Mokbar neighborhood in Jerusalem.
Dozens of masked men threw stones and fired fireworks at the forces operating there.
MGB fighters responded with measures to disperse disturbances against the rioters.
Moreover, an MGB fighter who felt in danger during the violation of the order fired in the air.
At the same time, in the area of the Beit Hanina intersection, a violent disturbance developed by a number of masked people who blocked an axis, set garbage cans on fire and threw stones at the police forces who used means to disperse the disturbances to repel them.
In the meantime, police officers and MGB fighters arrested 6 suspects on the spot on suspicion of their involvement in the violations of the order on the spot.
6 suspects were arrested in riots in East Jerusalem, photo: police spokesmen
At this point, there are no known injuries at the scene.
The police stated: "We will use all the necessary tools and measures to deal decisively and aggressively with anyone who tries to harm civilians or the security forces."
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