So the peace was kept in Hebron, today, after 25,000 Jews descended on the city yesterday, for Shabbat “Chayei Sara”, by putting the rest of the town under curfew. I should say protective curfew, because woe betide the poor hapless Palestinian to cross the path of this lot, this Shabbat. If not for the curfew, they probably would have stayed at home voluntarily, for fear of being beaten up.

On the other hand, a murderous terrorist attack by Palestinians was averted when IDF captured a would-be suicide bomber and two other people transporting his explosive belt. There have been a lot of warnings of planned attacks lately. Two more were prevented on Friday.

The weekend continues with the annual Rabin memorial rally this evening in Rabin square, which is in walking distance from here. I’ve discussed my feelings about this event before.

Bish rang to say he was on the outskirts of the Tel Aviv area, quite near home but stuck in traffic. I suggested the 25,000 who spent the Shabbat in Hebron were now rushing to get to Kikar Rabin on time for the Rabin Rally ;-)