The Silent Intifada Weekly Report [June 17, 2016]

There were over 80 attacks which caused 7 injuries this week.

This week as almost every week there were dozens of terror attacks of varying severity not reported in most major media outlets. We report on these silenced events to present a fuller picture of the reality in Israel and balance the picture presented to innocent readers abroad. We hope that by reporting these incidents we can raise awareness so that actions can be taken to rectify this problem and improve reality in the Jewish State.

This week (June 10th- June 16th) there were 85 attacks in the ‘Silent Intifada’ updates on Hakol Hayehudi. These included two attempted attacks (one attempted stabbing and one attempted vehicular attack), and many incidents of throwing of stones and firebombs at vehicles, homes, and individuals.

On Friday June 10th, an Arab attempted to stab soldiers at the Beit Furiq junction near Itamar. On Saturday night June 11th, an Arab attempted to run over soldiers with his vehicle in the village of Avud in Binyamin.

In total seven Jews were injured this week, all as a result of stone throwing by Arabs on the roads. On Sunday June 12th, A driver was injured from stone thrown by Arabs near Kiryat Arba. That same night, three Jews were injured from stones thrown by Arabs near the Shechem Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. The three were treated at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital.

Jews were injured three times from stones thrown by Arabs in the village of Hawara: on Monday June 13th, on Tuesday June 14th, and on Thursday June 16th. There were also seven additional incidents of stone throwing by Arabs in Hawara, most of which caused damage to vehicles.

Full list of attacks:

Thursday June 16th

  • Arabs throw four firebombs at Jewish homes in Armon Hanatziv in Jerusalem.
  • Arabs riot in Nazlat.

21:16- A Jewish driver is injured from stones thrown by Arabs in Hawara.

20:36- Arabs throw firebombs at the entrance to Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion.

12:35- Arabs throw stones at a bus near Shaar Shechem in Jerusalem.

7:00- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles near Maale Adumim.

Wednesday June 15th

  • Arabs riot in A-Tur in Jerusalem.
  • Arabs riot in Qalqilya.

19:59- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Michmas.

17:20- Arabs throw stones at a bus near Al-Fawr in Har Hevron.

9:50- Arabs throw stones at a bus on Route 443 near the Dor Alon Gas Station.

7:56- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Hawara in the Shomron.

7:53- Arabs throw firebombs at a bus near Tekoa in Gush Etzion.

Tuesday June 14th

  • Arabs attack IDF forces in Hisba.
  • Arabs riot in Jabal Muchbar in Jerusalem.
  • Arabs riot in A-Tur in Jerusalem.
  • Arabs riot in Silwan.
  • Arabs riot in Tura Al-Jarbiya.
  • Arabs riot in Qalqilya.
  • Arabs attack IDF forces in Iskar.
  • Arabs riot in Bir Zeit.
  • Arabs throw stones in Husan.
  • Arabs throw stones on the Hotze Shomron Road.
  • Arabs throw stones in Hawara.
  • Arabs throw stones in Zevuva.
  • Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
  • Arabs throw stones in Malach.
  • Arabs throw stones in Yavad.
  • Arabs throw stones at vehicles in Husan in Gush Etzion.

22:47- Arabs throw firebombs in Shuafat, several fires break out as a result.

22:22- Arabs throw stones at a bus in Hawara in the Shomron.

22:08- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Anata causing damage.

21:20- A Jew is injured from stones thrown by Arabs in Hawara.

17:28- Arabs set several fires near Modiin Illit.

16:27- Arabs throw stones at several vehicles near Hawara in the Shomron causing damage.

9:44- Arabs throw stones at vehicles between Hermesh and Mevo Dotan in the northern Shomron.

Monday June 13th

  • Arabs throw stones in Dir Abu Mashal.
  • Arabs throw stones in Beit Furiq.
  • Arabs throw stones in Hizme.
  • Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
  • Arabs throw stones in Hawara.
  • Arabs throw stones near Efrat.
  • Arabs throw firebombs at IDF forces in Malach.
  • Arabs throw firebombs at the fence of the Baal Hatzor Army Base.

20:24- A Jew is injured from stones thrown by Arabs in Hawara. Damage is also caused to the vehicle.

16:17- Arabs riot near the Bitunia Crossing.

13:00- Arabs throw stones at vehicles in Ras Al Amud.

00:20- Three Jews are injured after Arabs throw stones at the bus they were riding on towards the Kotel. The three are taken for treatment at the Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital.

Sunday June 12th – Shavuot

  • Arabs throw stones in Al-Hadr.
  • Arabs throw stones in Hizme.
  • Arabs throw stones in Dahit Al-Barid.
  • Arabs throw stones in Tekoa.
  • Arabs throw stones in Jabal Mualach.
  • Arabs throw firebombs in Armon Hanatziv.
  • Arabs throw stones in the Gal neighborhood of Hevron.
  • Arabs throw firebombs in Shuafat.
  • Arabs throw firebombs in Issawiya.

23:28- Arabs throw stones at a bus and at IDF soldiers in Ofra.

23:20- Arabs riot at the Zif Junction in Har Hevron.

21:59- A Jewish woman is injured after Arabs throw stones at her vehicle near Kiryat Arba.

21:44- Arabs throw stones at the Elias Junction near Hevron.

19:27- Arabs throw stones at an IDF vehicle near Al-Fawr in Har Hevron.

00:15- Attempted vehicular attack: An Arab attempts to ram into IDF soldiers near Avud in Binyamin. Thankfully none are injured.

Shabbat June 11th

  • Arabs throw stones in Kadum.
  • Arabs throw stones near Rachel’s Tomb.
  • Arabs throw stones in Hizme.

18:52- Arabs throw stones at a soldier near Carmel in Har Hevron.

Friday June 10th

  • Arabs throw stones near Herodian.
  • Arabs throw stones near Yatta.
  • Arabs throw stones in Beit Amra.
  • Arabs throw stones in Sheikh Saad.
  • Arabs throw stones in Maale Zeitim in Jerusalme.
  • Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
  • Arabs throw firebombs in Burdus.
  • Arabs throw firebombs near Rachel’s Tomb.
  • Arabs throw stones in Baal-Muntar.
  • Arabs throw stones in Avud.
  • Arabs throw stones in Silwad.
  • Arabs throw stones in Sayid.
  • Arabs throw stones in Al-Fawr.
  • Arabs throw stones in Al-Ram.

17:10- Attempted stabbing: An Arab attempts to stab soldiers near Itamar.

Headlines June 13: Condolences to Orlando Victims, Attacks in Jerusalem, Incitement by Temple Mount Preacher

PM Netanyahu extended Israel’s deepest condolences to the American people following the horrific attack on the LGBT community in Orlando.
[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

 

A Jewish woman and child were attacked by an Arab male in Jerusalem on Shavuot.
[The Jewish Press]

 

The Palestinians’ conflict with Israel, including the occupation in the West Bank and the blockade of Gaza, is the primary cause for Palestinian “humanitarian vulnerabilities,” according to a UN report published Monday.
[Times of Israel]

 

The nephew of Hamas de facto prime minister Ismail Haniyeh was hospitalized over the weekend at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
[The Jewish Press]

 

Two Israeli teens were injured and several others in shock late Sunday in a rock-throwing attack on a bus in East Jerusalem.
[Times of Israel]

 

Watch: Temple Mount preacher calls to ‘annihilate the Jews’

Do We Spray the Ants or Eradicate the Nest?

(The views in this article are those of the author)

In light of the horrific attack in Tel Aviv where 4 Israeli civilians were murdered by Arab terrorists dressed in suits, we find ourselves in yet another quagmire. The issue is how to respond.

Prime Minister Netanyahu says “we will attack those who attacked us.” Exactly what does that mean Mr. Prime Minister? Is Israel going to launch a targeted strike on Hamas operatives in Gaza or Judea/Samaria?

What will that accomplish? Indeed, it may take out some Arab terrorists, but what will it accomplish in the end? Will it prevent future attacks from taking place? Will it deter leadership from promoting jihad against Israeli Jews? Will it foster a better environment for peace?

Killing Arab terrorists is the equivalent of spraying a trail of ants with pesticide. It only eliminates the ones you see. In order to stop more of them from coming, one must go all the way to the nest and root it out completely.

Other suggestions include halting the influx of Arabs for Ramadan. I find no problem with refusing to allow thousands more Muslims into Israel, which can only increase the chances of more violence.

Still others are suggesting clamping down on goods being shipped into Gaza. This has been an ongoing seesaw issue for years. Every time Israel relents and expands the array of allowable goods, Hamas ends up stealing much of it and using it to manufacture weapons, terror tunnels, or underground bunkers so their leadership remains protected during outbreaks of war with Israel.

What sense does it make to allow shipments of materials that everyone knows will be used for military purposes? Yet world pressure continuously and relentlessly mounts on Israel to “lift the siege of Gaza.”

Pressure also continues against Israel to end the “occupation,” and relax the checkpoints coming in from Judea/Samaria.

Do those who promote said suggestions actually believe such acquiescence would result in peaceful coexistence between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs? If they do, they are either more naïve then Neville Chamberlain, or they have little or no concern for the safety of Jewish lives. The other possibility is they are just plain anti-Semitic.

In actuality, counter attacks by Israel will not address the problem. Clamping down on Gaza will not address the problem. Even if nothing other than basic items, such as food, water and medicine is allowed in. Tightening checkpoints, temporarily revoking permits or razing homes of terrorists in Judea/Samaria won’t remedy the situation. These are all symptomatic remedies, which do nothing to address the core issues.

Turning the tide should be seen as a comprehensive plan that involves a combined effort across many fronts.

One place to start is the classroom. Arab Palestinian children do not receive an “education,” as normal school children do in most countries. They are taught to hate Jews, and to die as martyrs. Take a look at this recent clip below. This is a typical example of how children are “educated” in UNRWA run schools in Judea/Samaria and Gaza.

What kind of adults do you think these children become having been “educated” like this? UNRWA receives over $1 billion annually. The largest donors are the US – $400 million, followed by the EU, Saudi Arabia and the UK. Together they provide over 50% of UNRWA’s funding.

This is where a change must take place. The donor countries should demand their funds be used for proper education, rather than allowing these ‘schools’ to be nothing more than terror training facilities. Further, independent monitoring should take place on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate education is being administered.  If the schools refuse to provide normal education and continue their terror training, the funding for them should be cut off, period.

Another systemic issue is religious ‘education.’ Religion plays a huge role in the upbringing and character building of people from all cultures and countries. When it comes to the Arab-Israeli conflict Arabs again are being ‘educated’ to hate and kill, rather than coexist with Israel. Take a look at this clip.

The imam is supposed to be a man of God. He is supposed to provide teachings which reflect how we are to treat our fellow man in a way which God honors. What kind of god would bless the words that come out of that imam’s mouth? Yet this another huge component in weaving together the fabric of Arab Palestinian society.

Once again, I believe independent monitors should be at every mosque, and when such messages are delivered said leader should be warned that this type of hate mongering will not be tolerated. If he refuses to comply he should face criminal charges.

Will these suggestions be easy? No. Will they immediately change the atmosphere in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Unlikely. However, something must be done, because we know what has been done until now has not produced fruit. What have we to lose?

I have only addressed two particular segments of society with this essay. There are more that need addressing to be sure. However, these two are of huge significance and influence.  If the fundamental institutions of their society are ignored and allowed to maintain the status quo, this is tantamount to declaring the future will continue to be one of symptomatic  remedies.

We can either keep spraying the ant trail and allow it to keep coming back, or we can pursue it to the nest and eradicate it. We have a choice.

 

Headlines June 9: Terrorists Kill 4 in Tel Aviv, Arabs Praise Attacks, Hamas Threatens More

Four people were killed and six others were wounded in a shooting attack at a food and shopping center in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on passersby. Netanyahu called a security briefing in Tel Aviv.
[Haaretz]

Hamas blames Tel Aviv attack on ‘Al-Aqsa violations,’ threatens more
[Times of Israel]

 

Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem took to the streets to celebrate the deadly terrorist shooting in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night that left four people dead and several others wounded. Upon hearing the reports of the shooting, dozens of Palestinians gathered at Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, singing out loud and cheering the gunmen. In the West Bank city of Tulkarm, many young men took to the streets and distributed candies to the local drivers, while in the Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem dozens of Palestinians participated in a march praising the terror attack.
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

Israel’s Defense Ministry said it was freezing tens of thousands of permits given to Palestinians to travel to Israel during the Muslim Ramadan holy month Thursday along with other punitive measures, in the wake of a terror attack in central Tel Aviv.
[Times of Israel]

 

Wednesday night’s terrorist cousins not first in the family to murder Jews. Uncle of Sarona terrorists murdered four in 2002.
[Arutz Sheva]

Headlines June 7: Rare Coins Found, Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia, US Promises More Israel Aid

Susan Rice criticizes Israel but promises largest aid package in history
[i24 News]

 

NGO presents MK Glick with nearly 100,000 signatures of the Jerusalem Covenant affirming Jerusalem is the eternal Biblical capital of the Jews.
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Israel has challenged the accuracy and objectivity of a report submitted by the Palestinians to the World Health Organization (WHO), saying it is riddled with misleading or false captions to photos accusing the Jewish state of wrongdoing.
[Ynet News]

 

The Smith Research Center poll, commissioned by the “Commanders for Israel’s Security” movement, reveals that 57 percent of Israelis who don’t reside in Jerusalem fear visiting the city amid the months-long wave of Palestinian stabbing, car-ramming, and shooting terror attacks against Jewish Israelis.
[JP Updates]

 

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Anxious Callers Can Now Track Israeli MDA Ambulances Via GPS
[The Jewish Press]

 

A Rare Cache of Silver Coins Dating to the Hasmonean Period was Discovered in Modi‘in
[Israel Antiquities Authority]