“We are in the midst of a joint effort by all security forces to stop the recent wave of attacks and restore security to Israeli citizens,” Bennett said in a video statement with Shin Bet leader Ronen Bar and his military secretary. Avi Gil. meeting with top executives at the headquarters of the security service. Referring to the overnight raid in which three Islamic Jihad members were killed, Bennett said security forces “prevented a time bomb”. Officials said the nucleus planned to cross into Israel from the West Bank and launch a gun attack. “We definitely expect a lot more effort and we are working right now to prevent it,” Bennett said. “Our people act with great courage, around the clock, in a hostile and violent environment and I want to send a speedy recovery to the wounded of the company.” Speaking about a select officer who was seriously injured in the operation, Bennett said that “he is one of the best field commanders in the State of Israel.” Chief Superintendent S. has reportedly played a key role in many deadly counterterrorism operations and arrests of “prominent terrorists” over the past 20 years. Get the Times of Israel Daily E-mail and never miss our top stories By registering, you agree to the terms A series of deadly terrorist attacks have killed 11 people in Israel in a week, including a shooting that killed five people on Tuesday, raising Israeli security forces on high alert. The escalation came as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began – often a time of intense tension in Israel and the West Bank. IDF soldiers appear to be operating in the West Bank, in an image posted by the military on April 2, 2022. (Israeli Defense) Bennett noted the increase in security forces in Israeli cities, saying the goal was to allow citizens to continue their normal lives. “Terror is not new. “Once it is Hamas, once it is Islamic Jihad, this time there is some Daesh involvement,” he said, using an Arabic acronym for Islamic State. Two of the recent attacks targeted Arab Israelis with ties to Islamic State. “We will go through this difficult period,” he said. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Benny Gantz Gantz conducted a security assessment Saturday with Bar, military chief Aviv Kohavi and other senior security officials following an overnight clash near Jenin. Secretary of Defense Benny Gantz is touring a checkpoint in the West Bank on April 1, 2022. (Ariel Hermoni / Department of Defense) Gantz praised the soldiers who took part in the raid, including those who were wounded. “We continue to work around the clock to protect the Israeli people,” he said. Israeli officials have tried to contain tensions ahead of Ramadan amid fears the violence could turn into the same upheaval that rocked Israel in May 2021, when Hamas began firing rockets at Israel, sparking an 11-day war. with Gaza and days of unrest between Arabs and Jews inside Israel. Do you appreciate the Times of Israel? If so, we have a request. Every day, our journalists aim to keep you informed of the most important developments that deserve your attention. Millions of people rely on ToI for fast, fair and free coverage of Israel and the Jewish world. We are interested in Israel – and we know you care. So today we have a question: show your appreciation for our work by joining the Times of Israel Community, an exclusive group of readers like you who appreciate and support our work financially. Yes, I will give Yes, I will give Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing it You are a devoted reader We’re really glad you read the X Times of Israel articles last month. That’s why we started the Times of Israel ten years ago – to provide demanding readers like you with the coverage they need to read about Israel and the Jewish world. So now we have a request. Unlike other media, we have not created a paywall. However, as the journalism we do is expensive, we invite readers for whom the Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel. For just $ 6 a month you can support our quality journalism by enjoying Times of Israel WITHOUT ADVERTISING, as well as access to exclusive content available only to members of the Times of Israel Community. Thanks, David Horovitz, Founding Editor of the Times of Israel Subscribe to our community Subscribe to our community Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing it
