Against the background of the escalation in Judea and Samaria, Prime Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and other security officials held an unusual security discussion today (Sunday) on the eve of the holiday. This, after two night discussions were held yesterday, led by Gantz, on the issue of escalation. At the same time, an official in the security establishment told here news that five days after a “breathing crown” was imposed on Nablus, the number of attacks coming from the city has been dramatically reduced. He noted that the blockade will remain at this stage indefinitely and as needed.
Documentation: An IDF soldier opened fire in the village of Hawara – after a stone thrown by Palestinians hit his vehicle | The publication of @carmeldangor pic.twitter.com/NM9QtC0YjC
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In a document published for the first time in Kan News, an IDF soldier is seen opening fire in the village of Hawara on Friday. This, after a stone was thrown by Palestinians at his vehicle while he was on his way to the Samaria Brigade, where he serves. will be forwarded to the military prosecutor’s office for examination.
The damage caused to the warrior’s car from the impact of the stone
Earlier, as part of the pressure on the Nablus-based “Lion’s Den” terrorist militia, which is responsible for most of the shooting attacks in Samaria in recent weeks, Defense Minister Gantz decided, on the recommendation of the coordinator of government operations in the territories, to deny entry permits to Israel of 164 relatives of terrorist operatives in “Lion’s Den”. The source said: “Beyond the crown on Nablus, we are also conveying a message – those who engage in terrorism also harm their family members and relatives who will not be able to work in Israel or enter it for other reasons. The pressure on the militia will continue.”
After the publication here last night of news about a fear in the security system that violence by Jews towards Palestinians in Samaria could further deteriorate the situation on the ground, the IDF is increasing patrols in the Hawara route, which has become the main scene of clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.
A senior security official here news: instead of IDF soldiers dealing with countering terrorism, they are forced to deal with settler violence against Palestinians. This situation could lead to an escalation#NewSaturday @ItayBlumental pic.twitter.com/gEr7Z3sjMB
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This morning, Network B announced here that security officials, including senior Shin Bet officials, met in recent weeks and days with rabbis in religious Zionism and those with influence in the settlement. They sought to act to stop independent acts of revenge by Jews against Palestinians in the territories of Judea and Samaria.
The security officials expressed concern to the rabbis about the increase in the phenomenon of self-inflicted actions and harm to Palestinians, which they claim escalate the situation and harm the efforts of the security forces to thwart terrorism. They made it clear in the meetings that took place that they take seriously the events, which cause the security forces to divert their activities from the anti-terrorist activities and the thwarting of the attacks in order to eradicate these events.