Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (March 8-14, 2023)
Published: 15/03/2023
The release of Fuad al-Shubaki (Wafa, March 13, 2023)
CCTV picture of the shooter (Watan, March 9, 2023).
The scene of the attack (Dunia al-Watan, March 9, 2023).
Celebratory parade in Jenin (al-Sahafa News, March 10, 2023).
The scene of the IED explosion near the Megiddo Junction (Magen David Adom, March 13, 2023).
The Lion’s Den mourning notice (nablus_news Telegram channel, March 12, 2023).
The terrorists’ vehicle near Jaba (Wafa, March 9, 2023).
The ruins of the building where the terrorist was hiding (Wafa Facebook page, March 7, 2023).
Documentation of IDF force activity west of the border security fence (Palinfo Twitter account, March 8, 2023).
Documentation of IDF force activity west of the border security fence (Palinfo Twitter account, March 8, 2023).
Mahmoud Abbas meets with the special Chinese envoy to the Middle East peace process (Wafa, March 11, 2023).
CCTV picture of the shooter (Watan, March 9, 2023).
The scene of the attack (Dunia al-Watan, March 9, 2023).
Celebratory parade in Jenin (al-Sahafa News, March 10, 2023).
The scene of the IED explosion near the Megiddo Junction (Magen David Adom, March 13, 2023).
The Lion’s Den mourning notice (nablus_news Telegram channel, March 12, 2023).
The terrorists’ vehicle near Jaba (Wafa, March 9, 2023).
The ruins of the building where the terrorist was hiding (Wafa Facebook page, March 7, 2023).
Documentation of IDF force activity west of the border security fence (Palinfo Twitter account, March 8, 2023).
Documentation of IDF force activity west of the border security fence (Palinfo Twitter account, March 8, 2023).
Mahmoud Abbas meets with the special Chinese envoy to the Middle East peace process (Wafa, March 11, 2023).
The release of Fuad al-Shubaki (Wafa, March 13, 2023)
- This past week four terrorist attacks were carried out in Judea, Samaria and inside Israel. The most serious was a shooting attack in Tel Aviv in which three Israeli civilian were wounded, two of them critically; an IDF post was attacked with gunfire near the Jit Junction (west of Nablus), with no Israeli casualties reported; a combined stabbing-IED attack was attempted at Dorot Illit Farms (east of Qalqilya); an IED was ignited but did not explode in a bus in Beitar Illit; and what was probably a terrorist attack was carried out at the Megiddo Junction when an IED was detonated (the incident is under investigation). The Israeli security forces’ counterterrorism activities were focused Jenin and Nablus in Samaria; 16 Palestinians were killed, most of them terrorist operatives.
- A rocket was fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip, apparently in response to Israeli security force operations in Jenin. An IED exploded near an IDF bulldozer engaged in activities near the border security fence in the southern Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s military-terrorist wing held a military exercise in the northern Gaza Strip, which included firing rockets and simulating an attack on an IDF post. Mohammed al-Emadi, chairman of Qatar’s National Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza, continued his efforts to prevent regional escalation.
- The Palestinian Authority (PA) leadership continues diplomatic activity: Mahmoud Abbas met with the Chinese special envoy to the Middle East peace process and complained about Israel’s unilateral actions, which he claimed caused “escalation and tension.” The International Court of Justice gave permission for Arab League representatives to participate in deliberations regarding Israel’s activities in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. On March 13, 2023, Fuad al-Shubaki was released from an Israeli prison after serving a term of 17 years for involvement in an attempt to smuggle arms from Iran to the PA in 2002. He was welcomed with a festive reception by Mahmoud Abbas and the Fatah leadership.
[1] A critical attack is defined by the ITIC as involving shooting, stabbing, a vehicular attack, the use of IEDs, or a combination of the above. Stones and Molotov cocktails thrown by Palestinians are not included. ↑
[2] The age given the mourning notices. However, the page devoted him on the Jerusalem Brigades website states his birthday as November 5, 1988, that is, he was 34 years old at the time of his death. ↑
[3] According to Palestinian sources, the unprecedented request made by the PIJ to al-Emadi for Qatar’s continued help for Gaza Strip came after it stopped funding the damages caused by Operation Breaking Dawn (in which Israel attacked the PIJ, which operated against Israel), and al-Emadi notified Hamas that Qatar would not rebuild the houses destroyed during the operation. So far the authorities in the Gaza Strip have not managed to obtain funding for rebuilding, with the exception of very small amounts given by the Islamic Jihad and some welfare institutions (Sada News, March 8, 2023). ↑
[4] For further information see the November 2, 2021 report, “Palestinian reactions to Israel’s decision to outlaw organizations affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).” ↑
[5] For further information see the May 19, 2006 report, “Funding terrorism: Yasser Arafat ordered financial aid funds transferred to the Palestinian Authority by the international community, as well as tax money transferred by Israel, to be used to purchase significant amounts of arms and ammunition.” ↑
[6] Information and pictures from Rescue Without Borders in Judea and Samaria unless otherwise noted. ↑
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