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Police on high alert in light of growing tensions
By: israelinsider staff   
Published: February 8, 2007   
 
The police have increased their alertness throughout the country, and particularly in Jerusalem, in light of growing tensions surrounding excavation works near the Temple Mount.

In a meeting held by Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi Thursday, it was decided to increase the alert level in the capital ahead of the Friday noon prayers.

Police officials fear that Palestinians will attempt to carry out terror attacks in response to the Mugrabi Gate dig, and that riots will break out in the capital and other places.

Karadi has ordered police and Border Guard forces to deploy in massive numbers in crowded places, open markets, shopping areas, and main traffic routes along the seam line Friday.


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