Jenin’s Terrorist Infrastructure
Since the outbreak of the current round of Palestinian violence
against Israel, the city of Jenin has developed a large and
varied terrorist infrastructure, one that serves as a principal
center for the terrorist organizations operating in Judea and
Samaria.
Due to the proximity of Jenin to Israeli population centers,
the city has served as a launching site for numerous terrorist
attacks against both Israeli civilians and Israeli towns and
villages in the area. Today, there are numerous terrorist organizations
based in Jenin, some of the largest operating in all of Judea
and Samaria.
The Fatah (Al-Aqsa Brigades)
The Fatah movement (and especially its military wing, the "Al-Aqsa
Brigades," under the leadership of Abbed El Karim Awiss),
is very active in the Jenin sector. Fatah has carried out numerous
shooting and bombing attacks, especially against villages in
the area (Ganim, Kadim, Homesh, etc.). In addition, Fatah operatives
have attacked a large number of Israeli civilian targets, such
as the shooting attack at the Afula Central Bus Station, in
which 3 civilians were killed.
Islamic Jihad
Jenin is the main center of operations of the Islamic Jihad
organization for all of Judea and Samaria. The organization's
leadership (Mahmoud Nouris and Ali Tzafouri) has exploited the
proximity of Jenin to carry out mass murder attacks against
Israeli population centers, such as the suicide bombing attack
near Hadera that killed 3 civilians and wounded 3, two of them
severely.
Hamas
The Hamas' Jenin operations comprise an important component
of the organization's terrorist activities in Samaria, one that
has executed numerous attacks against Israeli civilian targets.
Specifically, the Hamas movement is responsible for the bombing
of Jerusalem's Sbarro restaurant, where 15 people were murdered
and over 140 injured
Major Terrorist Attacks Emanating from Jenin
9 September 2001
Hamas suicide attack in Nahariya (3 killed & 48 wounded).
4 October 2001
Fatah attack at Afula Central Bus Station (3 civilians killed).
28 October 2001
Islamic Jihad attack in Hadera (4 women killed).
2 December 2001
Hamas suicide attack in Haifa (15 killed, over 40 wounded)
Foreign Minister’s Reaction to President Bush’s
Speech
The Foreign Miister welcomes the American President’s
commitment to bringing about a ceasefire with the Palestinians,
in order to renew the peace proves that constitutes a fundamental
Israeli interest.
We note with satisfaction President Bush’s words on the
necessity to put an end to terror.
Israel welcomes Secretary of State Powell’s mission to
the region, and we will spare no effort to make it a successful
one.
