Israeli police prepare for first Friday of Ramadan amid online incitement, calls for violence

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JERUSALEM – Despite heightened security concerns in and around Jerusalem due to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli officials said this week that there would be no additional restrictions to freedom of worship for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. However, they warned, of an increase in incitement online, along with fake news reports, contradicting what is really happening on the ground.

"Most of the people coming to pray, want to come and pray quietly," Mirit Ben Mayor, head of communications in the Israel Police told reporters in a briefing this week.

However, she added, there was always a small number of people – usually youngsters – trying to destabilize the area and "get our attention." Ben Mayor emphasized that like in previous years – and during all other religious holidays in the holy city – the Israeli police was beefing up its forces to maintain order and reduce the chances of terror.

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Tal Heinrich, a spokeswoman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, told Fox News Digital that Israel was a nation "that takes great pride in welcoming all faiths and protects freedom of religion and worship."

She said it was important to note "that the only time, in hundreds of years, when there has been freedom