The fires, which appeared to have several focal points, began on Thursday at about 10:00 and 14:00. Both blazes were contained without any injuries. However, the attack may have been aimed at endangering the gas facility and hence the nearby population.
Meanwhile, near Bethlehem, IDF Golani Brigade forces apprehended a would-be suicide bomber, preventing yet another such attack inside pre-1967 Green Line Israel. The would-be bomber, apprehended in Dahaisha, is Heiman Al-Ahras, a woman belonging to Yasser Arafat's Fatah terrorist group. In addition, IDF troops last night arrested seven Palestinian Authority residents suspected of terrorist activities. Arrests were made in the Ramallah, Bethlehem and Jordan Valley areas.
In other Oslo War news: Arab terrorists fired at IDF soldiers in the northern Shomron in two separate shooting attacks, near the community of Kadim; a bomb was detonated against an IDF armored vehicle in the Rafiach area of southern Gaza, along the Egypt-Israel border; Arabs threw a firebomb at a military jeep in the Shomron near the Arab village of Beta. A chase ensued, but the attackers managed to flee the area; terrorists fired a rocket at an IDF position in the area of the southern Gush Katif community of N'vei Dekalim; and, in attacks possibly terror-related, a number of firebombs were hurled at a police vehicle at Rimon Junction in northern Israel last night. It was the third such attack in a number of weeks. District police are investigating. There were no injuries in any of the foregoing incidents.
In efforts to prevent incitement and violence in Jerusalem, Israel police are out in force today, following Friday afternoon Islamic prayer services on the Temple Mount. Last week, following prayers, riots erupted. Acting on intelligence information pointing to a repeat performance today, police imposed restrictions on worshipers, banning any male under the age of 45. Those permitted on the Mount must also show Israeli identity cards, thereby banning PA residents.
In addition to the domestic terrorist elements, IDF Northern District Commander Major-General Benny Gantz told Army Radio that Hizbullah is operating in PA areas to perpetrate terror attacks, as well as along the northern border. However, the senior commander added that at present, the northern border is quiet and holiday travelers are encouraged to visit the area.
Meanwhile, near Bethlehem, IDF Golani Brigade forces apprehended a would-be suicide bomber, preventing yet another such attack inside pre-1967 Green Line Israel. The would-be bomber, apprehended in Dahaisha, is Heiman Al-Ahras, a woman belonging to Yasser Arafat's Fatah terrorist group. In addition, IDF troops last night arrested seven Palestinian Authority residents suspected of terrorist activities. Arrests were made in the Ramallah, Bethlehem and Jordan Valley areas.
In other Oslo War news: Arab terrorists fired at IDF soldiers in the northern Shomron in two separate shooting attacks, near the community of Kadim; a bomb was detonated against an IDF armored vehicle in the Rafiach area of southern Gaza, along the Egypt-Israel border; Arabs threw a firebomb at a military jeep in the Shomron near the Arab village of Beta. A chase ensued, but the attackers managed to flee the area; terrorists fired a rocket at an IDF position in the area of the southern Gush Katif community of N'vei Dekalim; and, in attacks possibly terror-related, a number of firebombs were hurled at a police vehicle at Rimon Junction in northern Israel last night. It was the third such attack in a number of weeks. District police are investigating. There were no injuries in any of the foregoing incidents.
In efforts to prevent incitement and violence in Jerusalem, Israel police are out in force today, following Friday afternoon Islamic prayer services on the Temple Mount. Last week, following prayers, riots erupted. Acting on intelligence information pointing to a repeat performance today, police imposed restrictions on worshipers, banning any male under the age of 45. Those permitted on the Mount must also show Israeli identity cards, thereby banning PA residents.
In addition to the domestic terrorist elements, IDF Northern District Commander Major-General Benny Gantz told Army Radio that Hizbullah is operating in PA areas to perpetrate terror attacks, as well as along the northern border. However, the senior commander added that at present, the northern border is quiet and holiday travelers are encouraged to visit the area.