Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the government was working to avert the violence in Jerusalem. "In recent days we have reinforced the city with a thousand police officers, border police and specialized units. We will not allow rock throwing and disorder to become a reality in the capital."
Netanyahu added that "it is not a coincidence that there are radical Islamist sources attempting to inflame the Israeli capital, and we will operate all force necessary to decisively and responsibly thwart their efforts. I expect wide support from all Israelis to defend the capital of Israel."