Police are increasingly presence in Jerusalem: Tensions rise with the start of Ramadan

Police are increasingly presence in Jerusalem: Tensions rise with the start of Ramadan

Jerusalem, Israel - With the beginning of the Holy Month Ramadan, the Jerusalem police have significantly increased their presence. This is done primarily in the old town of Jerusalem and at the holy sites, as the police announced on Sunday. Her main goal is to "proceed against rioters, instigators and lawbreakers", who could try to abuse Ramadan for violent actions. In addition, the police would like to prevent terrorist attacks and are also monitored online platforms to combat monuments or threats in the digital space, reports npr there are many Palestinians there and fear an expansion of the tensions to Jerusalem.

tensions in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas

In Jerusalem, the reactions on the Ramadan are strong in the shadow of the continuing conflict in Gaza. People prepare for a time of reflection, while at the same time there is uncertain security situation. According to reports, there are great concerns about possible riots among the Palestinians, since al-Aqsa, the most holiest mosque for Muslims, is the focus of the conflict. In the past few days, there have been incidents in which police forces violently acted against participants in a prayer meeting, which further fuel the fears and general unrest in the region.