No terrorist organization has yet claimed responsibility for yesterday’s bombing at the Pi Gelilot fuel depot in Herzliya. The attack - a bomb placed under a fuel tanker with the intention of blowing up the gas installation and causing hundreds of deaths - is still being investigated at this time, with most efforts focused on terrorist groups from the Palestinian Authority. However, another direction under investigation is the involvement of al-Qaeda terrorists in an attempt at a “strategic” terrorist attack in Israel.
Security officials continue to warn of suicide attacks and other terrorism throughout the country. Police and army presence was increased yesterday, including more patrols and random checkpoints in key areas. Intelligence gathering has taken on a particular urgency as Israel works to prevent a possible “mega-attack” reportedly planned to strike a multi-story building. The attack at Pi Gelilot, police sources said, was a manifestation of the type of attack everyone is concerned about. It should be noted that earlier this month, IDF troops captured a truck laden with explosives reportedly on its way to Tel Aviv’s Azrieli towers, a major commercial center and the city\'s tallest buildings.
Security officials continue to warn of suicide attacks and other terrorism throughout the country. Police and army presence was increased yesterday, including more patrols and random checkpoints in key areas. Intelligence gathering has taken on a particular urgency as Israel works to prevent a possible “mega-attack” reportedly planned to strike a multi-story building. The attack at Pi Gelilot, police sources said, was a manifestation of the type of attack everyone is concerned about. It should be noted that earlier this month, IDF troops captured a truck laden with explosives reportedly on its way to Tel Aviv’s Azrieli towers, a major commercial center and the city\'s tallest buildings.