Israel has decided to place under house arrest several young Jewish extremists suspected of planning to disrupt Pope Francis's visit to the Holy Land this weekend, police said on Wednesday.
"The police and Shin Bet [security service] have taken out restraining orders against several right-wing activists who, according to information from Shin Bet, are planning to commit provocative acts during the pope's visit," police spokesperson Luba Samri told AFP.
Samri, who did not elaborate on what it was thought they intended to do, said the restraining order would apply for four days.
Media said the three activists were to be put under house arrest on Thursday, two days before Francis arrives in the region.
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