Security Updates
Wednesday, November 5
There were incidents today near the Temple Mount and at a light rail stop in Jerusalem. At the light rail stop two people were killed, an Israeli policeman and the Palestinian assailant.
The Jerusalem light rail was put off limits to students a month ago, and this restriction will remain in place through the remainder of the semester.
The students are currently in Jordan where things are quiet, and field trip activities have gone forward without any problems. They will return to Jerusalem Thursday evening. East Jerusalem and the Old City will be off limits through at least Saturday evening when security in these areas will be reevaluated. Travel to West Jerusalem is permitted -- there have been no problems in this area and none are anticipated.
The Jerusalem light rail was put off limits to students a month ago, and this restriction will remain in place through the remainder of the semester.
The students are currently in Jordan where things are quiet, and field trip activities have gone forward without any problems. They will return to Jerusalem Thursday evening. East Jerusalem and the Old City will be off limits through at least Saturday evening when security in these areas will be reevaluated. Travel to West Jerusalem is permitted -- there have been no problems in this area and none are anticipated.
This update is straight from the Jerusalem Center link found on BYU.edu website.
We had a wonderful time in Jordan. Another step back in time. (Upcoming blog post!)
Tonight Ron and I watched CNN news to hear what the media says about what's going on here.
It is a volatile city but we want you to know that we are very safe and are watched over and protected by the wonderful security personnel. They take their job very seriously and love this program.
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