ISRAEL: JERUSALEM: SECURITY TIGHTENED FOLLOWING MARKET BOMB ATTACK

(1 Aug 1997) Hebrew/Nat It was business as usual in Jerusalem's Mahen Yehuda market on Friday where, just two days ago, 15 people died in a terrorist attack. But security remains tight as Israeli forces continue to mount roadblocks. Candles are among the few reminders of the deadly explosion that tore through the Mahen Yehuda market on Wednesday. Candles and the traces of blood that still stain the walls. Its a small gesture to honour the 150 injured, and 15 who died here only two days ago. Israeli police and soldiers have fanned out across the city, searching areas considered potentially at risk of bomb attacks. At the borders with the Palestinian Authority, security is tight. The full closure imposed by Israel continues today. Israeli President Ezer Weizman paid a visit to the Malka family, whose son Sami died in Wednesday's explosion. He offered solace to the family, and some harsh words for Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. SOUNDBITE: (English) Q - What do you expect from the Palestine authority? A - To do what they should do. To get down hard on the Jihad and Hamas and all these idiots who kill people and actually want to kill the peace. And the sooner he does it the better it is because otherwise he will lose. We all can lose in it, but he more than anyone else. That's all. Thank you." SUPER CAPTION - Ezer Weizman, Israeli President And while Israel mourns its dead the Middle East pace process is again left in shreds. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...