Jenin

Sources noted that representatives of several families offered to “take measures against any member who acts independently or takes the law into their own hands.

The suspects were reportedly detained for questioning on violence and weapons offenses, which included two pistols, two rifles, stun grenades, and seized ammunition.

To date, the IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have succeeded in catching and stopping such efforts, but some of the rocket building efforts have progressed to later stages.

Over the course of the day, motorcycle patrols wrote 108 traffic tickets and confiscated two ATVs and a dirt bike, which were transferred for forfeiture proceedings. 

Katz said expanded IDF control of West Bank camps reduced terror, despite US calls to curb military activity.

“Attacks on Christians, their sites & symbols are unacceptable at all times. Even more so, as we approach Christmas this week,” the ministry said.

Bakri’s triumphs as an actor in films, television, and on stage were eclipsed in later years by a struggle over his 2002 documentary, Jenin, Jenin, about Operation Defensive Shield.

Father Jubran said the attack “has no connection whatsoever to our authentic Palestinian and Christian culture, which is founded on love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.” 

Terrorists were shot dead for hurling stones and attempting an attack with explosives in separate incidents near Jenin, in the West Bank.

The operation was conducted with the IDF's Menashe Brigade and Samaria Brigade in collaboration with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and the Air Force.