Clashes in Jerusalem: Palestinians threw stones and fired fireworks at police officers

Clashes in Jerusalem again. At the end of the prayer near the Nablus Gate, young people tonight (Saturday) started throwing stones and firing fireworks at the police, who responded with stun grenades. Then cavalrymen were also activated. A Border Police officer was injured after he was attacked by a young Arab man who was arrested. The policeman's condition is still unknown.
Hundreds of people, some of whom ended the traditional Tarawiyh prayer that takes place on the nights of the month of Ramadan, shouted at the police "Allah Akbar" and other shouts. Security forces began dispersing protesters. Later, a lull ensued, but then the clashes resumed.
As part of the evacuation attempts, the police closed the Nablus Gate plaza and all entrances to Sultan Suleiman Street. She called for protesters to disperse. A police helicopter hovered in the air throughout the incident.
"This is provocation in the month of Ramadan," said one of the worshipers at the place, "let the people live and survive. We are all looking to live, no one is looking for the rush. We just want to hold our prayers and celebrate as you celebrate your holidays. We will not give in to the extreme right to provoke they built".
In the defense establishment, another night of violent clashes took place between Arabs and Jews in Jerusalem. The IDF estimates that the incidents in the capital will have a decisive effect on the continued firing from the Gaza Strip and even on riots in Judea and Samaria. In order to allow religious worship for anyone who wants to come and pray. "
Commissioner Saturn said after a situation assessment discussion: "In the last week we went through some unusual events, it started in the ticking week during which there were a number of incidents that were tweeted and caused incitement. Until Thursday, the Israel Police operated resolutely with all the tools at our disposal and we were able to get our hands on almost all the perpetrators at those events and bring them to justice. On Thursday, there was a demonstration by right-wing elements, the Lehavah organization, who came here with the aim of protesting.
At the same time we allowed regular prayer on the Temple Mount. Unfortunately at the end of the event there were a number of events around Jerusalem some of which were dealt with, one notable event is the lynching which we refer to as a terrorist incident for everything. I give the answer and I promise to bring everyone involved there, to trial. "In every corner and at every time, all the incidents that will be examined will be dealt with and I pledge to bring to justice those who have harmed the way we have seen."
On Saturday afternoon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the clashes in the capital at the end of a situation assessment discussion in the Kirya: "We heard the review of the situation in Jerusalem from the Commissioner - we want to first ensure law and order. We maintain the freedom of worship as every year, for all residents and also for all visitors to Jerusalem. We are currently demanding the fulfillment of the law and I call for calm on all sides. "Regarding the escalation in the south, Netanyahu said:" I have ordered to prepare for any scenario. "
The incidents in Jerusalem reached both the territories and the Qalandiya crossing and Rachel's Tomb on Friday night, and clashes broke out between Palestinians and Border Police officers. Security forces picked up stones, Molotov cocktails and fireworks, and responded by dispersing demonstrations. A Border Police spokesman told Ynet that the riots in these centers are a "leakage of violent incidents from Jerusalem" to the territories of Judea and Samaria.
Tensions were felt on Saturday in other parts of the country as well. In Umm al-Fahm, about 200 people demonstrated today and blocked Road 65. They wanted to identify with the residents of East Jerusalem and shouted "We are fighting with you" and "The police must stop its violent treatment of the residents." 27 buses will leave the city tomorrow to attend prayers in Jerusalem.
On Saturday evening, a senior Jewish-Arab demonstration was held against what the organizers of the demonstration call "violence and incitement against the Arab population and peace activists, by activists of the Lehavah organization and members of the far right." The event was organized by Peace Now and Standing Together and other organizations.