Jerusalem Light Rail CEO says he was ordered not to report 'Palestinian' terrorism
Police requested that CityPass not report rock throwing attacks against the light rail because it harms police and encourages the offenders, CityPass CEO Yaron Ravid told Israel Radio, which reported Tuesday that there have been no reports to the media by police or CityPass of violent attacks against the light rail over the last two weeks even though numerous incidents have occurred. Throughout the day Tuesday, the train was attacked by rock throwers three times.
When contacted for a response, police acknowledged that there had been 13 instances of attackers throwing rocks at the train and two arrests, one of which resulted in an indictment. In addition, police said, 75 people have been arrested on suspicion of rioting.
“Ongoing efforts require patience and persistence and are already proving themselves,” the police said in a statement. “Jerusalem Police will continue its operation against rioters, which will lead to a decrease in incidents and quiet in the area.”
The alleged directive against reporting violent incidents has not been limited to the light rail, according to an official from the Housing Ministry, who was quoted by Israel Radio as saying that guards employed by the ministry have been instructed not to report rock throwing incidents in East Jerusalem in order not to discourage Jews from living in mixed neighborhoods.
Labels: East Jerusalem, Jerusalem Light Rail, Palestinian rioters
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 7:13 PM
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"instructed not to report rock throwing incidents in East Jerusalem in order not to discourage Jews from living in mixed neighborhoods"
I agree, instead discourage arab hooligan criminal sympathizers from living there.
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