Israel: Death toll in recent surge of violence reaches 50

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Israel: death toll in recent surge of violence reaches 50



JERUSALEM: -- There is a heightened state of security in Israel as the number of people who have died in a recent wave of violence reaches 50.

Euronews takes a brief look at what is happening and why.

What is fuelling the current surge in anger?

The violence has been partly set off by Palestinian anger at what is seen as increased Jewish encroachment on Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque complex.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he seeks no change to the decades-long status quo at the holy site, also revered by Jews as the place where two biblical temples once stood.

However, rumour remains rife in the Palestinian community.

How many people have died so far?

The violence over the past two weeks has so far killed 41 Palestinians, eight Israelis and one Eritrean national who was caught up in a shooting on Sunday.

Eyewitnesses say the man was shot by a security officer in the bus station in Beersheba, before being targeted by bystanders who believed he was also a gunman.

Israeli police say they have launched an investigation.

Israel suspends construction of barrier between Armon Hanatziv and Jabal Mukaber

Israel has erected a ten metre high temporary wall between the Jewish neighbourhood of Armon Hanatziv and the adjacent Palestinian neighbourhood of Jabal Mukaber.

Police say it is a temporary measure to prevent objects being thrown at Jewish dwellings. But it caused outrage at meeting of the Israeli security cabinet on Sunday with officials claiming it is a de facto division of Jerusalem. It is being reported in the media:http://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-halts-placement-of-barriers-between-jewish-arab-areas-of-jerusalem/ that construction has been suspended.

Roadblocks have been set up in Palestinian neighbourhoods of East Jerusalem.

Thousands of police and Israeli Defence Force troops have been deployed around the country to maintain order.

A diplomatic solution?

US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged both sides to clarify the state of the al-Aqsa mosque.

He will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Germany in the coming week and will also hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas although no time or location has yet been set.

In the wider international community, Germany has described itself as “very concerned” about the situation and has urged both sides to avoid making it worse.

A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US.


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[Seastallion]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US." Why? What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

[DaddyWarbucks]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US."

Why?

What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

Exactly.

It is the presence of international observers that will bring this violence to a halt.

But that is the last thing that radical Zionists and Palestinian zealots want.

[ZeldasCavern]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US."

Why?

What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

Exactly.

It is the presence of international observers that will bring this violence to a halt.

But that is the last thing that radical Zionists and Palestinian zealots want.

Another chance for both of you to express your resentment and provide additional bashing's towards Israel...

There are plenty of international observer presence currently there.

The Palestinians are only interested in foreign control because they know they can run them over, as they have other UN forces.

Israel is better at handling extremists and protecting the sites for all who worship.

Edited October 20, 2015 by ZeldasCavern

[Steely Dan]

The Israeli government has repeatedly stated there is no status change to al-Aqsa, incursions into said 'holy' site are to remove protesters who were throwing rocks and firecrackers stockpiled there.

A million denials make no difference though as the incitement by Palestinian leaders of all shades proves. Rumors about the Mosque are a pretext for violence, the motive is the usual deluded from the river to the sea nonsense, which is responsible for the miserable wretched hate filled existence of so many Palestinians.

[Morch]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US." Why? What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

The usual insinuations of hiding blame.

Do most sovereign nations readily accept on the ground UN oversight of their actions and policies?

Is the record of the UN and its various agencies any indication of fair-handedness when it comes to Israel?

How would non-Muslim UN personnel be able to carry their mission?

And, based on immediate regional experience - what actual value does UN presence represent without mutual consent and goodwill?

[Morch]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US."

Why?

What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

Exactly.

It is the presence of international observers that will bring this violence to a halt.

But that is the last thing that radical Zionists and Palestinian zealots want.

Could you name a a conflict where violence came to a halt simply by virtue of UN presence?

[Steely Dan]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US." Why? What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

The usual insinuations of hiding blame.

Do most sovereign nations readily accept on the ground UN oversight of their actions and policies?

Is the record of the UN and its various agencies any indication of fair-handedness when it comes to Israel?

How would non-Muslim UN personnel be able to carry their mission?

And, based on immediate regional experience - what actual value does UN presence represent without mutual consent and goodwill?

And perhaps the UN while they are at it could police the hundreds of Zones Urbaines Sensitive within France.

[up-country_sinclair]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US." Why? What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

You're exactly right.

There needs to be UN troops on the ground immediately.

The Israeli government has repeatedly stated there is no status change to al-Aqsa, incursions into said 'holy' site are to remove protesters who were throwing rocks and firecrackers stockpiled there.

A million denials make no difference though as the incitement by Palestinian leaders of all shades proves. Rumors about the Mosque are a pretext for violence, the motive is the usual deluded from the river to the sea nonsense, which is responsible for the miserable wretched hate filled existence of so many Palestinians.

Oh, the occupiers have "repeatedly stated" and made a "million denials"?

After year of their fork tongued lies, people are aware what the occupiers' intentions are.

[Morch]

"A proposal by France for an international observer presence at the holy site has been rejected by Israel and the US." Why? What has Israel to hide if it is blameless?

You're exactly right.

There needs to be UN troops on the ground immediately.

The Israeli government has repeatedly stated there is no status change to al-Aqsa, incursions into said 'holy' site are to remove protesters who were throwing rocks and firecrackers stockpiled there.

A million denials make no difference though as the incitement by Palestinian leaders of all shades proves. Rumors about the Mosque are a pretext for violence, the motive is the usual deluded from the river to the sea nonsense, which is responsible for the miserable wretched hate filled existence of so many Palestinians.

Oh, the occupiers have "repeatedly stated" and made a "million denials"?

After year of their fork tongued lies, people are aware what the occupiers' intentions are.

So, other than repeating the necessity of UN presence, no real insights as to what will be achieved and how.

And in the same vein, repeatedly claiming that the status quo regarding Temple Mount was changed by Israel, without bothering to explain how.

Typical slogans.