Jerusalem – Israel’s security cabinet on Tuesday night authorized a series of measures to boost security in Jerusalem and thwart would-be attacks, in an effort to halt a wave of violence in Israeli cities.
Earlier Tuesday, Netanyahu said that Israel will immediately implement a number of steps on the ground that will impress upon the terrorists and those who incite them that terror does not pay.
The parliament said that police are now authorized to “to impose a closure on, or to surround, centers of friction and incitement in Jerusalem, in accordance with security considerations.” Many of the recent attackers were from Arab areas in Jerusalem.
It also announced that “the permanent residency rights of terrorists will be revoked” and that “property of terrorists who perpetrate attacks will be confiscated.”
In addition, military units will reinforce police in some areas. Hundreds of security guards will be recruited to secure public transportation, it said.
The violence erupted last month over the Jewish New Year, fueled by rumors that Israel was plotting to take over Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. While Israel says the rumors are unfounded, clashes have quickly spread across Israel and into the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Eight Israelis have died in a string of stabbings, shootings and the stoning of a car by Palestinian attackers.
The attacks have caused a sense of panic across Israel and raised fears that the region is on the cusp of a new round of heavy violence.
As reported by Vos Iz Neias