PM Netanyahu Convenes Discussion on the Security Situation in Jerusalem and
Along Highway #443
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning (Wednesday, 2 September
2015), in his office, convened a discussion on the security situation in
Jerusalem and along Highway #443. Also participating in the discussion were
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan,
Intelligence and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz, Justice Minister
Ayelet Shaked, ISA Director Yoram Cohen and additional officials.

Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear that he cannot accept a situation in
which stones and firebombs are thrown along a main route to – and within –
Jerusalem and said, "The policy is zero tolerance for stone-throwing and
zero tolerance for terrorism."

The Prime Minister ordered that units along Highway #443 be reinforced, that
intelligence and observation efforts be stepped up and that the possibility
of adding cameras and lighting along the entire length of the highway be
examined.

Two additional Border Police companies and approximately 400 Israel Police
personnel will be stationed in Jerusalem.

Since the legal system is finding it difficult to deal with stone-throwing
by minors, changing open-fire orders regarding the throwing of stones and
firebombs will be examined, as will be the imposition – by law – of minimum
sentences for those who throw stones and firebombs.

Prime Minister Netanyahu concluded the discussion by declaring that such
incidents must be significantly reduced.