During Arab rioting in a number of areas in the eastern capital on Sunday night the eve of 13 Elul, Arabs hurled firebombs and rocks into a gas station located in French Hill. The rioters also entered the convenience store located in the gas station and smashed windows and caused significant damage in the store. B�chasdei Hashem firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control before it led to catastrophic consequences. However, the station sustained significant damage.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat issued a statement calling on police to use a firm hand against law-breakers, urging them to exhibit zero tolerance to attacks and acts of vandalism.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)