On video: The tensions in Jerusalem: hundreds went up to the Temple Mount, thousands at the blessing of the priests (Roni Knafo)
The prayers on the Temple Mount will be held this morning (Friday) at the same time as the "Iranian Jerusalem Day", which is noted among the Shia believers in Syria, Lebanon and other regions.
The security system is preparing for the tense weekend, and the IDF, Shin Bet, the police and the Mossad are making an effort to synchronize all activities.
A senior security official said that the commander of the Jerusalem district, Superintendent Doron Turgeman, is under heavy pressure - also from political parties.
The security establishment is preparing for all scenarios, including attempts to break the relative peace at the borders with rockets and intrusions by unmanned aircraft, disturbances around the Temple Mount and cyber attacks.
This, while in the background the hunt continues for the two terrorists who murdered the mother Leah (Lucy) Dee and her two daughters, Maya and Rina Dee, in the Jordan Valley.
Military officials stated that "there are strong warnings of attacks in Judea and Samaria and around Jerusalem, the IDF and Shin Bet thwarted attacks at the last minute."
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"If we are required to use targets and force, we are ready" (Photo: Reuters)
The senior security official emphasized that the security establishment is ready for the sensitive security reality, which is created by the "convergence of threats" against Israel.
"If we are required to use targets and force, we are ready," he added.
"Israel will pay heavy prices on the home front, but Sinwar and Hezbollah understand very well the much heavier prices they will pay. We show responsibility."
A security source told Walla that due to the sensitive period, any action, especially around the Temple Mount, has significance in the Middle East in particular.
"In the Arab world, it is well understood that young people who want to practice the custom of 'Etkaaf' and 'unite with Allah' at the Al-Aqsa Mosque do not come with stones and fireworks to desecrate the place," added the source.
"Our job is not to be dragged into a media ambush."
The police said that it is being prepared in an increased manner in Jerusalem, with more than 2,000 police officers, MGB soldiers and national reinforcements. They also emphasized that the police will operate with increased forces, particularly in the crossings surrounding Jerusalem, in the east of the city in the area and in the alleys of the Old City. 31 indictments have been filed so far against Palestinians residents of Judea and Samaria who rioted on the Temple Mount and barricaded themselves in the mosque.
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