PM Netanyahu Holds Additional Discussion on the Security Situation in
Jerusalem
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning (Monday, 27 October 2014),
in continuation of his previous discussions on the security situation in
Jerusalem, held an additional meeting with the participation of Public
Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni,
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, ISA Director Yoram Cohen, senior Israel Police
officials, the Deputy Attorney General, IDF representatives and other
elements.

Prime Minister Netanyahu directed that draft legislation regarding severe
punishment for stone-throwing be advanced as quickly as possible.
Representatives from the State Attorney's office said that they have already
called for detention and stiffer punishments for stone-throwers including
criteria for the possible imposition of economic sanctions on the parents of
minors who throw stones.

Participants were briefed on the wide-ranging Israel Police activity at
points of friction in Jerusalem, including the reinforcement of units and
the use of aerial surveillance.

Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated the need to counter the campaign of
incitement being waged against Israel regarding the Temple Mount, a campaign
that is being led by Islamic elements and by Palestinian Authority Chairman
Abu Mazen. The Prime Minister stressed that there has been no change in the
status quo on the Temple Mount and added that there is no intention to make
any changes whatsoever in this sphere.