Israeli police rounded up dozens of Palestinians suspected of throwing rocks and gasoline bombs during riots in and around Jerusalem over the weekend. Three police officers were badly wounded during the clashes, requiring hospital treatment for burns, while others received less serious wounds. A heavy police presence in the capital, including reconnaissance helicopters and hundreds of supplemental border police reservists, have largely kept the situation from deteriorating. “The message I have to those causing the disorder is that they are endangering their own lives,” Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said on Firday. “We will prosecute them, and they will pay dearly.” Read More
