Police reject social media rumors of planned Jerusalem attack

Police reject rumors spreading on social media that they are bracing for an attack in Jerusalem tomorrow and have recommended that the public stay off the streets.

A police spokesperson tells The Times of Israel that there is no truth to a message being widely distributed in both English and Hebrew claiming that the force has intelligence of a “big attack.”

“Police have some internal intel regarding a big attack in Jerusalem tomorrow. They are already loading up man power and security all around the city.
Police are requesting not to be around major areas, town or shuk and to limit leaving the house,” the message, which has been circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook, reads.

The spokesperson says that police have not received any such intelligence nor have they recommended that public stay out of the city center.

— Raoul Wootliff