Cabinet communique 11 October 2015

Cabinet communique

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    We are in the midst of a wave of terrorism originating from systematic and mendacious incitement regarding the Temple Mount. We will use all means at our disposal against the instigators from any direction.
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    ​(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
     
    At the weekly Cabinet meeting today (Sunday, 11 October 2015):
     
    1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks:
     
    "We are in the midst of a wave of terrorism originating from systematic and mendacious incitement regarding the Temple Mount – incitement by Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and the Islamic Movement in Israel. This weekend I ordered the mobilization of 16 Border Police companies in order to restore security and order. It is better to mobilize massive forces to deal with possible developments, rather than do so after the fact, and we will call up more forces as necessary.
     
    Today I will hold another meeting to advance government action against the Islamic Movement in Israel. I will not tolerate internal incitement. We will use all means at our disposal against the instigators from any direction. In this regard, note the words of incitement and violence over the weekend uttered by Israeli MK Hanin Zoabi in Hamas's official journal (al-Risala). Here is what she said: 'Hundreds of thousands of worshipers should go up to Al- Aqsa in order to face down an Israeli plot for the blood of East Jerusalem residents. Today there are actions only by individuals and what is needed is popular support. If only individual attacks continue without popular support, they will sputter out within a few days. Therefore the outpouring of thousands of our people will make these events a real intifada.' This wild and deceitful incitement is a clear call to violence. This is serious and I will not ignore it. This morning I contacted the Attorney General to immediately open a criminal investigation against MK Zoabi.
     
    At my instruction, the government today will approve legislation for minimum prison sentences for those who throw rocks and firebombs and fines for minors and their parents.
     
    I would like to wish a speedy recovery to the civilians, policemen and soldiers who were wounded in recent days. Also, I want to commend the security forces, police, border police, the IDF and the ISA for their dedicated and tireless actions for the security of Israel, and I particularly want to commend the citizens of Israel for their impressive display of vigilance, determination and composure."
     
    2. In accordance with – inter alia – the recommendation of Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, the Cabinet decided to appoint Ronen Alsheich, currently serving as Deputy Director of the ISA, as Inspector General of the Israel Police, effective 11 November 2015 (and until 11 November 2018), in place of Acting Insp.-Gen. Ben-Tzion Sau who is concluding his duties as Acting Inspector General.
     
    3. Pursuant to Article 4a of the 1961 Kadis Law, the Cabinet selected Minister David Azoulay as an additional government representative on the Committee for the Selection of Kadis.
     
    4. The Cabinet approved draft amendments to the 2015 Public Broadcasting Law.
    5. The Cabinet unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to impose minimum prison sentences on those who throw rocks, firebombs and fireworks, and to impose fines on minors and their parents.
     
    6. The Cabinet discussed the arrangement between the State of Israel and the Jewish National Fund.
    7. Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, a senior ISA representative, Israel Police Acting insp.-Gen. Ben-Tzion Sau and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefed ministers on recent terrorist events in Jerusalem and around the country.