Police say eight suspects arrested in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Police officers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 13, 2022. (Israel Police)
Police officers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 13, 2022. (Israel Police)

Police say eight suspects have been arrested in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood for public disorder, as officers brace for more violence.

Two of the suspects allegedly maced passersby, and the others hurled stones, police say.

“In the past day we have witnessed disinformation and misinformation circulating on social media in relation to various events in the area, along with violent and inflammatory online discourse, and unlawful attempts to ignite the area,” police say in a statement.

“The Israel Police will continue to act with determination and with zero tolerance against violence of any kind, violation of public order, and illegal attempts to harm police officers or civilians,” the statement adds.

The nationality of the suspects was was not immediately clear.

Right-wing activists plan a protest in the flashpoint neighborhood later this evening.

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