Palestinians riot across Jerusalem, W. Bank as tensions rise
Oct 12, 2022 17:02:55 GMT -5
Post by shalom on Oct 12, 2022 17:02:55 GMT -5
Palestinians riot across Jerusalem, West Bank as tensions rise
Arab rioters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks and fired fireworks towards Israeli forces throughout east Jerusalem.
By TZVI JOFFRE Published: OCTOBER 12, 2022 20:14
Updated: OCTOBER 13, 2022 00:53
Riots broke out throughout east Jerusalem and the West Bank on Wednesday night amid rising tensions surrounding IDF operations in Shuafat and a planned visit by Jews to Joseph's Tomb.
Arab rioters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks and fired fireworks towards Israeli forces throughout east Jerusalem starting early in the evening.
During riots in the Isawiya neighborhood, two police officers were lightly wounded. Police were investigating if the injuries were caused by a pipe bomb thrown at Israeli forces amid the riots.
Video published by Palestinian media showed rioters firing fireworks towards Israeli forces in multiple neighborhoods in east Jerusalem, including Ras al-Amud and Issawiya. Clashes were also reported in Silwan and Jabel Mukaber.
In the Beit Hanina-Neve Ya'akov intersection in Jerusalem and in Abu Tor, Arab rioters threw rocks at Israeli drivers.
In Silwan, video published online showed rioters torching a police car.
In Kalandiya, located north of Jerusalem, armed Palestinian terrorists clashed with Border Police officers, according to Israel Police. No Israelis were injured in the clashes and searches are ongoing for the perpetrators.
Five Arabs suspected of taking part in the riots had been arrested by Israel Police in east Jerusalem as of Wednesday night.
In the West Bank, Palestinian rioters threw Molotov cocktails and stones at Israeli vehicles near Kedumim, Hebron and Psagot, among other locations.
Palestinians prepare for clashes in Nablus
Meanwhile, in the Nablus area, Palestinian terrorists began burning tires and preparing to attack Israeli worshippers set to visit Joseph's Tomb later in the night.
The Lion's Den terrorist group, which has claimed responsibility for a series of shooting attacks in recent days, called on Palestinians to gather around Joseph's Tomb and light tires on fire.
The group warned that Israelis planning to visit the tomb were being "dragged to the electoral altar by [Prime Minister Yair] Lapid."
The Nablus Brigade of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Al-Quds Brigades stated on Wednesday night that it was declaring "complete readiness" to confront Israeli forces in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF placed a closure on Nablus, limiting entry and exit to only a few roads and imposing security checks following a rise in shooting attacks by the Lions’ Den group.
Additionally, Palestinian media affiliated with Hamas published calls for a Day of Rage to be held on Friday.
Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev spoke with Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai amid the violence on Wednesday night.
"In recent hours, police forces and Border Police have been working to curb riots and disturbances in several locations in east Jerusalem. Israel Police restored order in most of the hotspots, and will continue to operate until calm is achieved," tweeted Bar Lev. "We have no intention of allowing the violence to continue, and we are determined to act harshly against anyone who disrupts the order and endangers public peace and the safety of policemen."
Right-wing leaders call for stronger action against terrorists
Shlomo Ne'eman, the head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, responded to the violence on Wednesday night, saying "When we said a week ago that it was time to launch a protective wall operation for Israel, some thought it was a 'settler problem.' Tonight everyone understands and sees how the State of Israel is threatened by murderous Arab terrorism."
"We must go deep plowing against terrorism. Not to kill mosquitoes, but to dry the swamps. We are again calling on Defense Minister [Benny] Gantz to wake up and act - strengthen and expand the settlements and embark on an extensive military operation which will end the terrorists' hope and restore peace to the region."
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Arab rioters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks and fired fireworks towards Israeli forces throughout east Jerusalem.
By TZVI JOFFRE Published: OCTOBER 12, 2022 20:14
Updated: OCTOBER 13, 2022 00:53
Riots broke out throughout east Jerusalem and the West Bank on Wednesday night amid rising tensions surrounding IDF operations in Shuafat and a planned visit by Jews to Joseph's Tomb.
Arab rioters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks and fired fireworks towards Israeli forces throughout east Jerusalem starting early in the evening.
During riots in the Isawiya neighborhood, two police officers were lightly wounded. Police were investigating if the injuries were caused by a pipe bomb thrown at Israeli forces amid the riots.
Video published by Palestinian media showed rioters firing fireworks towards Israeli forces in multiple neighborhoods in east Jerusalem, including Ras al-Amud and Issawiya. Clashes were also reported in Silwan and Jabel Mukaber.
In the Beit Hanina-Neve Ya'akov intersection in Jerusalem and in Abu Tor, Arab rioters threw rocks at Israeli drivers.
In Silwan, video published online showed rioters torching a police car.
In Kalandiya, located north of Jerusalem, armed Palestinian terrorists clashed with Border Police officers, according to Israel Police. No Israelis were injured in the clashes and searches are ongoing for the perpetrators.
Five Arabs suspected of taking part in the riots had been arrested by Israel Police in east Jerusalem as of Wednesday night.
In the West Bank, Palestinian rioters threw Molotov cocktails and stones at Israeli vehicles near Kedumim, Hebron and Psagot, among other locations.
Palestinians prepare for clashes in Nablus
Meanwhile, in the Nablus area, Palestinian terrorists began burning tires and preparing to attack Israeli worshippers set to visit Joseph's Tomb later in the night.
The Lion's Den terrorist group, which has claimed responsibility for a series of shooting attacks in recent days, called on Palestinians to gather around Joseph's Tomb and light tires on fire.
The group warned that Israelis planning to visit the tomb were being "dragged to the electoral altar by [Prime Minister Yair] Lapid."
The Nablus Brigade of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Al-Quds Brigades stated on Wednesday night that it was declaring "complete readiness" to confront Israeli forces in Nablus.
Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF placed a closure on Nablus, limiting entry and exit to only a few roads and imposing security checks following a rise in shooting attacks by the Lions’ Den group.
Additionally, Palestinian media affiliated with Hamas published calls for a Day of Rage to be held on Friday.
Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev spoke with Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai amid the violence on Wednesday night.
"In recent hours, police forces and Border Police have been working to curb riots and disturbances in several locations in east Jerusalem. Israel Police restored order in most of the hotspots, and will continue to operate until calm is achieved," tweeted Bar Lev. "We have no intention of allowing the violence to continue, and we are determined to act harshly against anyone who disrupts the order and endangers public peace and the safety of policemen."
Right-wing leaders call for stronger action against terrorists
Shlomo Ne'eman, the head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, responded to the violence on Wednesday night, saying "When we said a week ago that it was time to launch a protective wall operation for Israel, some thought it was a 'settler problem.' Tonight everyone understands and sees how the State of Israel is threatened by murderous Arab terrorism."
"We must go deep plowing against terrorism. Not to kill mosquitoes, but to dry the swamps. We are again calling on Defense Minister [Benny] Gantz to wake up and act - strengthen and expand the settlements and embark on an extensive military operation which will end the terrorists' hope and restore peace to the region."
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