Old City 'quiet' amid heavy rains

As violent clashes broke out in parts of Jerusalem and the West Bank, Jerusalem's Old City appears relatively calm today.

There was a huge deployment of Israeli police in the town's old city and East Jerusalem, amid large numbers of female worshippers and males over the age of 50.

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Israeli police spokesperson Micky Rosenfeld reported that the old city was "quiet" due to the large deployment.

Situation in old city Jerusalem relatively quiet due to the large police deployment throughout the day. Police dispersed crown in wadi joz.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) October 31, 2014

Some suggested that the heavy rainfalls, which caused flooding in parts of the West Bank, could be behind the relative calm.

All calm in the Old City after prayers, heavy rain prob the biggest reason. #Jerusalem
— Alex Marquardt (@MarquardtA) October 31, 2014

Israeli police shelter from the heavy rain. 3000 police in Jerusalem amid heightened tensions. #cbc pic.twitter.com/diDitPwKQ0
— Derek Stoffel (@DerekStoffelCBC) October 31, 2014