Police Commissioner Dudi Cohen evaluated the department's deployment on the Temple Mount and in the surrrounding areas during his visit to the Temple Mount this morning.
After the Muslim's Friday prayers, Cohen praised his forces saying that "Israel Police managed a variety of violent incidents and handled them with the necessary sensitivity taking into consideration the possible ramifications. The behavior of the Jerusalem district police had a direct effect of calming which reduced tensions in the city. Jerusalem police commanders deserve tremendous appreciation for their continuous efforts and for fulfilling their obligation to the general public to maintain citizens' personal safety, public order and freedom of worship ".