Weekend

Damascus Gate at dusk

 Yesterday's protests ended in clashes among israeli public and the police ... and an arab terrorist attack, all in Tel Aviv. The extremist hardline minister of security immediately sacked the Tel Aviv police chief ... creating a security crisis. The Supreme Court blocked the move but we're not sure if the court has any power since these radical ministers are pushing the new law for the courts to come under the minister' powers. 

Jerusalem was a lot calmer, but the police presence was huge. Ramadan will start in 2 weeks and already the lights are set up in the streets and City Gates. Huge crowds come into the City during the weekend, and the police are keeping a suspicious eye on everyone. The Purim festivities are almost over so it won't be so provocative. For the apst nights, extremist jewish groups sing, chant, play very loud music and bang on drums to wake up as they march at undisclosed hours down our streets. Police accompany them and everyone must stay indoors or blocked off in alleys till these groups pass.

I've spent most of today in hospital ... again. Lots of tests. The cardiologist checked on me after the tests. More medicines are added. I must relax more ... no more tensions. Less work. More sleep. Anything to stop exacerbating the cardio problem. Impossible dreams.