​Over the weekend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the reinforcement of Israel Police units and the mobilization of reserve Border Police companies in Jerusalem and throughout the country. The mobilization of forces will continue as necessary. At a discussion held to assess the situation, it was noted that a reinforced presence is a preventive and deterrent measure that assists in maintaining order.
 
Prime Minister Netanyahu will convene an additional discussion on Sunday, 11 October, concerning the Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamic Movement. The security establishment has in recent days, on instruction from the Prime Minister, formulated a series of actions against the Islamic Movement and the violence that it is fomenting.
 
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke (Friday, 9 October) with US Secretary of State John Kerry and made it clear that he expects the Palestinian Authority to stop its wild and mendacious incitement, which is causing the current wave of terrorism. Secy. of State Kerry clarified that the US is aware of the fact that it is Israel's policy to maintain the status quo and not change it.