As the death toll from the Palestinian attacks continues to rise, top Israeli officials gave advice to ordinary citizens: Carry a gun.
Meanwhile, Israel’s military deployed hundreds of troops to help police quell a wave of deadly shooting and stabbing attacks that have sparked panic across the country.
At least 8 Israelis and 30 Palestinians, including 13 identified by Israel as assailants, died in the past month of unrest. Israel has not been able to stop the violence thus far.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released a statement, saying the Security Cabinet authorized the Israel Police “to impose a closure on, or to surround, centers of friction and incitement in Jerusalem.”
The Israeli military also began the deployment of hundreds of troops in cities across the country on Wednesday, marking the first implementation of measures by the Cabinet to counter the terrorist attacks. Israeli Police said 300 soldiers had been added into their deployment in Israeli cities.
