JERUSALEM, August 21, 2011 (WAFA) – Israeli police Sunday announced a state of alert throughout Jerusalem under the pretext of 'receiving bomb threats’, according to local residents.

Israeli Police and soldiers intensified their presence in centre Jerusalem and the surrounding areas of the old town; in its streets, crossings and permanent checkpoints stationed at Jerusalem's main entrances, in addition to setting up road blocks and barricades in streets.

In a related matter, Israeli police closed the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, setting up military roadblocks and barricades and intensifying its presence near settlement blocs in Silwan.

Witness said that Palestinian residents in Jerusalem are in a state of tension, cautious and suspense.

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