Lull In Palestinian Terrorism Explained
Two wanted Tanzim terrorists were arrested in Ramallah last night; they were "camouflaged" while traveling in a car bearing a EU symbol... Three other wanted terrorists were arrested in Hevron and near Shechem… A Border Guard force was stoned this morning in eastern Jerusalem; one Israeli was lightly wounded… Rock-throwing attacks continued along the Gush Etzion-Hevron route today, and several more cars were damaged… Eight Arab rock-throwers were apprehended today; they are also suspected of burning light-poles in Beitar.
Arutz-7's defense correspondent Kobi Finkler, asked to explain the current lull in terrorist activity, said that there are a number of reasons: "For one thing, the IDF has not let up - but of course this alone cannot explain it, because if they really wanted to commit attacks, they would be able to succeed at least somewhere... A major reason is that Abu Mazen has just now begun his term as PA Prime Minister, and they want to give him a chance to organize things. Some say that it was very smart of Arafat to appoint Abu Mazen just as the war in Iraq was about to start, giving him time to work quietly, away from the floodlights. The other reason is the war in Iraq itself, which has everyone waiting on the sidelines to see what will develop. This includes the Hizbullah terrorists poised against us in Lebanon."
It should be noted that Abu Mazen plans to appoint Muhammad Dahlan, who has a rich history of involvement in anti-Israel terror in Gaza, to a senior post in the new PA government.
In a related item, Israel Police recovered 12 stolen Israeli vehicles from PA-controlled Jenin last night. Two Arabs were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the car thefts. Stolen cars are often used in terrorist attacks.
The Knesset will debate the U.S. "Road Map" plan, which calls for a PLO state, tomorrow afternoon. The grassroots organization Cities of Israel calls upon the public to attend the session in order to show policy makers that this topic is of great import. To arrange entry permits, call 02-675-3884.
Two wanted Tanzim terrorists were arrested in Ramallah last night; they were "camouflaged" while traveling in a car bearing a EU symbol... Three other wanted terrorists were arrested in Hevron and near Shechem… A Border Guard force was stoned this morning in eastern Jerusalem; one Israeli was lightly wounded… Rock-throwing attacks continued along the Gush Etzion-Hevron route today, and several more cars were damaged… Eight Arab rock-throwers were apprehended today; they are also suspected of burning light-poles in Beitar.
Arutz-7's defense correspondent Kobi Finkler, asked to explain the current lull in terrorist activity, said that there are a number of reasons: "For one thing, the IDF has not let up - but of course this alone cannot explain it, because if they really wanted to commit attacks, they would be able to succeed at least somewhere... A major reason is that Abu Mazen has just now begun his term as PA Prime Minister, and they want to give him a chance to organize things. Some say that it was very smart of Arafat to appoint Abu Mazen just as the war in Iraq was about to start, giving him time to work quietly, away from the floodlights. The other reason is the war in Iraq itself, which has everyone waiting on the sidelines to see what will develop. This includes the Hizbullah terrorists poised against us in Lebanon."
It should be noted that Abu Mazen plans to appoint Muhammad Dahlan, who has a rich history of involvement in anti-Israel terror in Gaza, to a senior post in the new PA government.
In a related item, Israel Police recovered 12 stolen Israeli vehicles from PA-controlled Jenin last night. Two Arabs were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the car thefts. Stolen cars are often used in terrorist attacks.
The Knesset will debate the U.S. "Road Map" plan, which calls for a PLO state, tomorrow afternoon. The grassroots organization Cities of Israel calls upon the public to attend the session in order to show policy makers that this topic is of great import. To arrange entry permits, call 02-675-3884.