Israel Matzav

Jerusalem police clash with Muslims enroute to US consulate protest

Jerusalem police clashed with hundreds of Muslim protesters on their way from the Temple Mount to the 'east' Jerusalem American consulate on Friday.

The youths threw stones at the police officers, who responded by firing stun grenades to disperse the protest. A number of officers were lightly injured from smoke inhalation. Forces arrested four of the rioters.

Police were prepared for the possibility of riots in Jerusalem, as Border Police and other patrol units fanned out across the Old City ahead of traditional Friday prayers.

Despite an awareness of potential violence, police did not announced restricted access to the Temple Mount. Often if serious rioting is anticipated only men over age 40 are allowed to enter.

In a rare move, the US State Department on Thursday issued a travel warning for Jerusalem, urging American citizens to “defer nonessential travel and exercise caution.”

Also Thursday, around 50 activists gathered outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, chanting “God is Great” and waving the green flags of the Israel Islamic Movement. Attorney Zahi Nujeidat, spokesman for the group, said that the protesters came from across Israel to the embassy to “express our rage about this despicable movie that has harmed the honor of our prophet.”

Here's Michelle Malkin on Sean Hannity's show talking about the protests. She's awesome.

Let's go to the videotape (Hat Tip: American Glob).



Maybe Michelle should be running for Congress?

Labels: Barack Hussein Obama, Islam, Michelle Malkin, Religion of Peace

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 4:46 PM