During Shabbat, hundreds of people from nearby communities came to Zion Rashbi in Meron.
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According to the police, the invaders "deliberately violated, grossly trampling" the 'Meron Law' and the 'closed military area' order of the Home Front Command Major General, thereby endangering their own safety and the safety of the police officers working there.
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At some point, violent riots began at the scene, which included throwing objects and spraying water from a hose at the police, as well as forcibly resisting police orders to disperse from the Zion area.
In response, additional police forces were dispatched to the scene, and removed the rioters who were not authorized to be on the mountain.
The dispersal of the rioters has ended and calm has returned to the Zion compound. The lightings will take place as planned.
""The Israel Police views with great severity the behavior of the lawbreakers who chose to attack the police officers working to enforce the law and maintain public safety," the police statement said. "We will act resolutely against any attack or violence of any kind directed at the police officers on site.".
""We reiterate that the special measures and assessments of the Israel Police are intended to ensure the safety and security of the public. Since the beginning of the war, dozens of rockets have been fired in the direction of Mount Meron, and a large number of them have fallen at points where tens of thousands of people have passed through over the years.".
""Violating the law and staying in the Meron complex constitutes a criminal offense. Fines can also be issued against those who violate the law.".
