Prime Minister Netanyahu directed Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to instruct heads of the haredi parties, community leaders, and public opinion leaders, calling on the general public to avoid areas of friction and not allow themselves to be dragged into confrontation with left-wing protesters.

The Prime Minister praised Rabbi Edelstein and other haredi leaders telling their followers to show tolerance toward protesters in their neighborhoods.

A large-scale provocation is being planned in the haredi neighborhood of Bnei Brak tonight (Thursday).