There was quite a bit in the news last night stating that Israel was going to compromise and take down the metal detectors. As of right now, they have not. What they have done is increase security with some sort of "smart cameras" that can tell if someone is carrying a weapon. They also put in place fencing and have hand wands if they feel it is necessary to check someone further.
Whether all this is leading to the removal of the metal detectors or not, is yet to be determined. While this is a very complex situation, we - along with most of Israeli society - hope they do not. However, if they leave them up, there will continue to be protests, riots, and more casualties. The Muslims do not respect life, and it is an honor to be a martyr, so they are willing to "shed their blood" for this cause. On the other hand, if the metal detectors are taken down, they will be empowered to continue to use these tactics to get whatever they want in the future because they know it works.
Today was the funeral of the three victims of Friday evening's terror attack with 3,000 people in attendance. The wife, who was seriously wounded in the attack, left the hospital in order to attend the funeral of her husband and 2 adult children. The attack took place North of Jerusalem, just north of Ramallah - less than an hour's drive from us. Some will remember the young Fogel family that was brutally murdered in their beds 6 years ago - their parents live in Halamish, the village where the attack took place Friday night. What a tragedy for them once again.
| Friday terror attack victims. |
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| These children have now lost their father, and witnessed a horrible sight. Please pray for them - and their mother who is now a widow. |
The terrorist, who assumed he would be shot to death (as a martyr for his cause) is now sitting in an Israeli hospital receiving treatment. Several leaders are requesting the death penalty. His mother has said on video how very proud she is of her son and praises allah.
Several countries are protesting the metal detectors, including outside of the Israeli Embassy in London where they burned the Israeli flag and stomped on it, and in Amman, Jordan where a security guard was stabbed at the Israeli Embassy (the terrorist was shot dead).
There continues to be protests and riots in Jerusalem and Judea & Samaria (known to the world as the west bank).
Two more palestinians were killed yesterday in riots - one had a molotov cocktail explode in his hand before he could throw it at the police.
So as we hold our breath and wait and see what will be decided about the metal detectors, we go on with our day to day activities. Today we travelled to visit two bases - one for the police special forces, and one in the north. For the police unit, we (CFI'S Project David's Shield) provided room darkening curtains. Most of their missions take place at night, and therefore, they need to sleep during the day.
The other base we visited was in the Golan Heights as we accepted an invitation we received for a commander-change ceremony. It was a great time of seeing friends we have not seen in a little while, and to share hugs and smiles. It was also good to get out of Jerusalem for a day, and drive "through the country."
May God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
~ Amen ~
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