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March 31, 2022       Share:    

Source: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-whats-behind-the-spat-e-of-terror-in-israel-1001407612

What's Behind the Spate of Terror Attacks in Israel?

(Globes) Danny Zaken - On the face of it, the recent attacks are unconnected: a Bedouin from the Negev with nationalist leanings; two extreme Islamist Israeli Arabs connected to ISIS; and a Palestinian terrorist from the West Bank. In fact, there is a close and direct connection of encouragement and unceasing incitement on the part of terrorist organizations and political leaders. We live in a hostile environment in which the desire to annihilate Israel is alive and kicking, and the bubbling cauldron spills over now and then. One security source said: "They smell blood. Suddenly, strong Israel is taking blows, and the attacks manage to inflict pain." The influence of the video clips and the praise expressed in them for the "heroes" represent extremely strong encouragement. The combination of strong nationalist motivation that does not stem from poverty (the terrorists from Umm el-Fahm came from a well-to-do family), together with the availability of firearms and access to Israeli cities, are a constantly ticking bomb.

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