The firm hand required to obstruct extremist groups seeking to impose their will on the Temple Mount should be wrapped in a glove of diplomacy and resourcefulness.
Escalation in Jerusalem: Beyond Stabilization Efforts
Recent weeks have seen escalation in the security situation in Jerusalem, with an emphasis on the Arab neighborhoods near the Temple Mount. Cases of stone throwing have become a matter of daily routine in some Jerusalem neighborhoods, particularly Armon Hanatziv, which borders Sur Baher. On Rosh Hashanah, an Israeli citizen was killed after his car was hit by stones reportedly thrown by residents of Sur Baher.
