Four Israeli sailors were injured on Friday night when Islamic Jihad terrorists detonated a boat-bomb off the coast of Gaza. The vessel was apparently on its way to blow up either an Israeli boat or another target in the area when Israeli radar detected it around 10:30 PM. A Dabur patrol craft was dispatched, and its crew attempted to contact the two suspicious figures they saw on board. When no answer was forthcoming, the Israeli ship fired warning shots - and the Arab boat then exploded. Four Israelis were hurt, transported to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon, and are listed in "moderate" and "mild" condition. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, and even named the terrorists who were killed in the blast - 19 and 21-year-old residents of PA-controlled Gaza. Navy officers said that the Dabur crew prevented a terrorist infiltration into Israeli territorial waters. Defense Minister Sha'ul Mofaz has ordered the closure of the Gaza shore to all vessels in a precautionary security move.
Col. Danny Maoz, commander of an Ashkelon naval base, says that Palestinian terrorist organizations have increased efforts to launch attacks from the sea.
In other attacks:
The operator of a military bulldozer and a second soldier sustained light injuries on Friday afternoon in southern Gaza near the border with Egypt by an Arab-placed explosive. They were transported to the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.
Last night, two Jews driving between Tzur Hadassah and Beitar Illit, southwest of Jerusalem, were wounded in a firebomb attack. They are listed in light condition in Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem.
Arabs fired mortar shells at various targets in Gaza and in the Negev over the weekend, causing no injuries or damage. Several shells landed in in the western Negev, Netzarim, and Dugit.
Col. Danny Maoz, commander of an Ashkelon naval base, says that Palestinian terrorist organizations have increased efforts to launch attacks from the sea.
In other attacks:
The operator of a military bulldozer and a second soldier sustained light injuries on Friday afternoon in southern Gaza near the border with Egypt by an Arab-placed explosive. They were transported to the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.
Last night, two Jews driving between Tzur Hadassah and Beitar Illit, southwest of Jerusalem, were wounded in a firebomb attack. They are listed in light condition in Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem.
Arabs fired mortar shells at various targets in Gaza and in the Negev over the weekend, causing no injuries or damage. Several shells landed in in the western Negev, Netzarim, and Dugit.