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30, 2005:
The IDF determines that the ruling Palestinian Fatah movement has acquired and produced mortars in the West Bank. According to Israeli military sources, troops have seized components of mortar systems transported by Fatah operatives in the West Bank. They note that the mortars were probably stored in the Nablus and Ramallah areas. "We believe that both Fatah as well as units of the Palestinian Authority forces have received mortars," a security source said. "We also have evidence that the mortars are being manufactured in the West Bank." On October 15, a senior Fatah operative was arrested after Israeli police found a mortar launcher in his vehicle. Mohammed Musa Hassan Haj, 45, was identified as secretary of the Fatah movement in the area of Beit Sira in the West Bank. ("Fatah Acquires Mortars in the West Bank," Middle East Newsline, November 30, 2005). November
29, 2005:
The European Union has been denied enforcement authority at the Palestinian Authority terminal along the Egypt-Gaza border. An agreement for the operation of the Rafah border crossing has limited the role of EU personnel to monitoring. Under a Nov. 23 accord, released on Monday by the privately-owned Independent Media Review & Analysis, the EU would not have the authority to either detain suspicious people or confiscate baggage at Rafah. ("EU Cannot Enforce Security at Rafah," Middle East Newsline, November 29, 2005). November
29, 2005:
IDF and ISA forces arrest Ashraf Mahmoud Husseini Awidat. Awidat, an Islamic Jihad terrorist, was arrested as he hid in the student dormitories of the American University in Zebabda. Awidat, 19, served in the past few months as an assistant to Iyad Abu El-Roub, the head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin, who was arrested on November 24th. Awidat was in charge of recruiting new members and suicide bombers. Awidat was planning another suicide bombing inside Israel. Awidat is also suspected of being involved in the Hadera suicide bombing on October 26, 2005, which murdered 6 Israeli civilians and wounded dozens. ("BACKGROUND INFO: Islamic Jihad Terrorist Involved in Suicide Bombing Attempt Arrested in Jenin," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 29, 2005). November
28, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire Qassam rockets and mortars at Israeli communities in the Negev. IDF artillery units return fire. ("Qassam Attack on Israel, Once Again," YnetNews, November 28, 2005). November
27, 2005:
A Palestinian is stopped at the Hawara checkpoint, near Nablus, as he attempts to smuggle arms past soldiers stationed there. The man was carrying two knives, an improvised gun and ammunition. ("Arab Arrested Smuggling Arms at Shechem Checkpoint," IsraelNationalNews, November 27, 2005). November
27, 2005:
The IDF is slated to alter its deployment along the border with Egypt in an effort to combat arms smuggling from Sinai into Israel and PA areas of the West Bank. The Israel-Egypt border stretches some 230 kilometers and is mostly unfenced. In the context of the redeployment plan, which will go into effect in January if approved, the northern sector of the border will become the responsibility of the IDF's Gaza Division, which currently oversees the border with the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Division will assume responsibility for some 40-50 kilometers of the border, from the Rafah crossing in the north to the Nitzana crossing in the south. The division will attempt to put into practice a number of the methods that are currently being utilized with (relative) success along the border with the Gaza Strip: lookout positions, fences and interceptor units. Forces in the area will also be entrusted with the task of preventing Palestinians from Gaza from crossing into northern Sinai and then infiltrating into Israel. This route has been used by terror cell members who cross into Israel to carry out suicide attacks or are sent to the West Bank to boost the technical know-how of the terror networks there. Over the past two months, at least two such cells were apprehended after crossing into Israel from Sinai. The defense establishment has recently placed the issue of arms smuggling from Sinai high on its list of priorities, but success in this regard has been only partial to date. According to IDF figures, some 158 rifles smuggled into Israel from Sinai have been seized this year. However, intelligence officials believe a far greater number, as well as anti-tank missiles, have made it through the border. (Amos Harel, "IDF to Alter its Deployment on Egyptian Border to Combat Smuggling," Ha'aretz, November 27, 2005). November
26-27, 2005:
* A 16-year-old Jerusalem youth is stabbed by two Palestinian terrorists in the Shimon HaTzaddik neighborhood, north of the Old City. * Palestinian terrorists hurl two firebombs at the Jewish neighborhood of Reches Shlomo, between the Ramot and French Hill suburbs (Jerusalem). * IDF forces arrest two Palestinian youths carrying 20 bullets. * IDF forces arrest a Hamas terrorist near Hevron. * In the south, Palestinian terrorists fired at an IDF patrol near the security fence between the central Gaza region and the western Negev. * Five Border policemen are lightly injured by stone-throwing Palestinians at the weekly protest near the village of Bil'in near Ramallah. The demonstrators - Palestinians, left-wing Israeli groups and the International Solidarity Movement - were protesting against the construction of the security fence. ("Terrorists Wound Jerusalem Youth," IsraelNationalNews, November 27, 2005). November
25, 2005:
*An Israeli taxi driver in Kalkilya is targeted by gunfire and wounded moderately in the shoulder. * An Arab youth is caught attempting to smuggle two mortar shells (stolen from the IDF) through the Hawara checkpoint, near Nablus. Two guns and a pipe bomb were also found on the boy. * In Jenin, the IDF destroys a Palestinian weapons factory in a controlled explosion. The lab was found hidden behind a wall in an Arab home. * Soldiers continue to operate in the northern Samarian terror-capital to capture wanted terrorists and confiscate illegal weapons. Multiple pounds of explosives and ammunition are confiscated in the sweep. * IDF soldiers operating with police in the Hevron district arrest two Palestinian Arabs in Yatah who were in possession of a number of weapons and ammunition, including an M-16 assault rifle, a handgun and a shotgun. The men are turned over to Shin Bet custody for interrogation. * Two Hamas terrorists are arrested in Hevron and Shechem overnight as well. (Ezra HaLevi, "Taxi-Driver Shot, IDF Continues Counter-Terror Efforts," IsraelNationalNews, November 25, 2005). November
24, 2005:
IDF forces arrest Iyad Mahmad Abou Roub, 31, a resident of Jilabun, and the head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin. Abu Roub was appointed to this position on November 2003, following the arrest of his predecessor, Amjed Abidi- who had been responsible for the suicide bombing at the Maqsim restaurant in Haifa- and to whom Abu Roub served as a deputy. Abu Roub cooperated with the head of Islamic Jihad in Tulkarm, Louay Sa'adi, who was killed on October 24th during an IDF attempt to arrest him. Abu Roub cooperated with the senior leaders of Islamic Jihad in the Jenin area and maintained contact with the headquarters of Islamic Jihad in Syria, which financed his activities. During the last months, Israeli security bodies received information stating that Iyad Abu Roub was staying in Kabatya and was involved in Islamic Jihad's infrastructure in the village- the same infrastructure which launched the deadly suicide bombing in Hadera. According to the information, Abu Roub was planning the execution of further suicide attacks inside Israel up to the time of his arrest. Iyad Abu Roub was involved in, and directed, many suicide bombings and attacks against Israeli targets: * June 2003 - A suicide bombing in the community of "Sadei Trumot", in which a resident of the community was murdered. * September 2003 - A thwarted attempt to execute a car bombing. * December 2003 - A thwarted attempt to carry out a suicide bombing in a school in the town of Yoqne'am. * April 2004 - A thwarted attempt to carry out a suicide bombing in Jerusalem. * July 2004 - A thwarted attempt to carry out a terror attack at a gas station in the Jordan valley. * February 2005 -A suicide bombing at the "Stage" club in Tel Aviv, in which 4 Israeli civilians were murdered and 52 wounded. * October 2005 -A suicide attack in the market of Hadera, in which 6 Israeli civilians were murdered and dozens were wounded. ("Joint IDF, Border Police and ISA Operations in Jenin," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 24, 2005). November
24, 2005:
IDF forces surround a building in Jenin that is occupied by wanted Islamic Jihad terrorists. The wanted men are asked to exit the building, but refuse to comply. IDF forces then employ a number of methods in an attempt to encourage the operatives to exit. After 16 hours, the two wanted terrorists, Iyad Mahmoud Houssein Abu El-Roub and his partner Faras Hassan Abed El Kader Abu Roub, turn themselves in to IDF forces, waving a white flag as they emerge from the building. During subsequent searches of the house, IDF forces uncover two M-16 assault rifles, 21 matching ammunition clips and a number of grenades. A number of violent riots erupt during the operation. Palestinians also hurl explosive devices and fire at IDF forces, who return fire. Three Israeli Border Policemen are wounded during the operation. ("Joint IDF, Border Police and ISA Operations in Jenin," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 24, 2005). November
23, 2005:
IDF, police and ISA forces arrest three Tanzim terrorists in the village of Kalil. The three were responsible for numerous shooting attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces in the region. The majority of the attacks were aimed against IDF soldiers manning the Hawara checkpoint, which is located near the village, and at Israeli civilians traveling on the roads near the village. ("Three Tanzim Operatives Arrested in the Village of Kalil," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 23, 2005). November
22, 2005:
A gag order is lifted on the October 30th arrests of three people in the Rafah area, near the Egyptian border. Two Fatah terrorists and an Egyptian national were taken into custody. The three were involvved in weapons smuggling from Egypt into Palestinian Authority (PA) Gaza. ("Weapons Smugglers Apprehended," IsraelNationalNews, November 22, 2005). November
21, 2005:
European Union Officials indicate that up to 20 EU observers will be on the ground at the border crossings between Egypt and Palestinian Authority-controlled Gaza by Friday. Another 30-50 EU monitors are do be deployed at the crossings in the near future. The first team of monitors is slated to facilitate cross-border traffic of up to 500 people a day. ("20 Foreign Monitors to Gaza-Egypt Border by Friday," IsraelNationalNews, November 21, 2005). November
21, 2005:
A Palestinian carrying 20 bullets is arrested as he attempts to pass through an IDF roadblock in Hawara, south of Nablus. Over the past two months, the IDF has successfully thwarted 17 attempts to smuggle weapons and ammunition through the Hawara roadblock. ("Arab Attempts to Smuggle Ammo South of Shechem," IsraelNationalNews, November 21, 2005). November
19, 2005:
One Palestinian is killed and ten others wounded during an exchange of fire between Palestinian Authority police and members of the Al-Astli clan in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis on Friday night. According to Palestinian sources, heavy exchanges of fire broke out between PA police officers and members of the clan, which is one of the largest in Khan Yunis, during which a police station and a police car went up in flames. (Arnon Regular, "One person Killed in Clash Between PA Police, Khan Yunis Clan," Ha'aretz, November 19, 2005). November
18, 2005:
Moscow News reports that Russia is donating two transport helicopters and a number of all-terrain vehicles to the the PA. The Russian government had planned to supply the Palestinian Authority (PA) with reconnaissance and patrol fighting machines but backed down "after taking into consideration Israel's position." Instead, the PA will receive 30 all-terrain vehicles, said PA national security advisor Jibril Rajoub. Israel previously refused to allow a Russian offer to give the PA two upgraded medium transport helicopters and armored scout vehicles, which security officials feared would be used against Israel. PA police last week wrote a letter to chairman Mahmoud Abbas stating that it would use weapons only against Israel and not against terrorists. PA interior ministry spokesman Colonel Tawfiq told Jane's Defense Weekly, "The Russians are ready to provide us with ammunition and light arms but [the decision] is up to the Israeli government, which is still refusing to authorize armament provision for our forces." The PA also is scheduled to receive from Egypt half a million bullets, donated by the United States, the China News Agency Xinhua reported. Israel agreed to the shipment on condition that the bullets be used only by the PA security forces. Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Minister previously had objected to giving the PA more weapons and ammunitions. He told the United States that the PA would have all the weapons it needed if it would disarm terrorists. Israel changed its position following American pressure, based on reports from special military envoy Lt.-Gen. William Ward that the PA police could not fight off opposition terrorists because of lack of ammunition. (Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, "Israel Allows Russian Helicopters for PA," IsraelNationalNews, November 18, 2005). November
17, 2005:
A delivery of 500,000 rifle bullets is expected to reach the Gaza strip via the Rafah border crossing. The bullets, which will be shipped from Egypt, are slated for use by the Palestinian police. Israel has already given its permission to the transport, on condition that the bullets are used only by the Palestinian Authority, and not by any other armed factions. Egyptian security personal and instructors posted in Gaza will supervise the shipment's arrival, including the storage and distribution of the bullets. (Ali Waked, "500,000 Bullets on way to Gaza," YnetNews, November 17, 2005). November
18, 2005:
Approximately 1,000 terrorists carrying assault rifles and rocket launchers march through Gaza City vowing to keep their arms and defying a Palestinian Authority ban on public displays of weapons. Al-Aqsa spokesman Zakariye Assouli noted that the group supported the PA's efforts to halt internal violence while reserving the right to avenge Israeli attacks. "We respect our brothers in the political leadership," Assouli said. "We honor their commitments, but they can't ask us to watch daily Israeli aggression and to remain silent." (Arnon Regular and Nir Hasoon, "Gunmen Shoot and Moderately Wound Two PA Police Officers in Nablus," Ha'aretz, November 18, 2005). November
18, 2005:
Two Palestinian Authority police officers are wounded moderately after being shot by Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade gunmen in the West Bank city of Nablus. The gunmen open fire after a dispute broke out over a stolen car. Clashes began in Nablus on Wednesday after PA security forces began dismantling stalls illegally set up by merchants. (Arnon Regular and Nir Hasoon, "Gunmen Shoot and Moderately Wound Two PA Police Officers in Nablus," Ha'aretz, November 18, 2005). November
17, 2005:
IDF forces kill senior Tanzim terrorist, Ahmed Sabar Mahmud Abhara, during an arrest attempt near Jenin. ***During a joint IDF, Border Police and ISA operation near the village of Yamun (Jenin sector), a Border Police force set up a roadblock to arrest two armed Palestinians traveling in a private vehicle. The soldiers at the roadblock signaled for the vehicle to stop but it accelerated and bypassed the roadblock. One of the wanted men pulled out a handgun and aimed it at the force. The force opened fire in response, killing the two men. Ahmed Sabar Mahmud Abhara was one of the senior Tanzim operatives in the area. He also collaborated with Islamic Jihad terrorists in the region, participated in arms dealing, and was a former member of a Jenin based cell which manufactured projectile missiles. Ahmed Abhara collaborated with senior Islamic Jihad terrorist Ibrahim Warad Abhara - who was killed in July 2005 in an exchange of fire with IDF forces. Following Ibrahim Abhara's death, Ahmed Abhara moved up in the ranks of the infrastructure and became a more dominant factor, directing terror attacks and arms dealing. Mahmud Jamal Mujamed Zaid, 20, a resident of the village of Yamun was killed with Ahmed Abhara. He is known to have been a Tanzim operative infrastructure. ("Background Information: Senior Tanzim Operative Killed in Arrest Operation," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 17, 2005). November
15, 2005:
An IDF soldier sustains very light injuries when an explosive device is detonated against a military patrol vehicle in Palestinian Authority (PA) controlled Nablus. ("Soldier Injured in Shechem Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, November 15, 2005). November
15, 2005:
The ruling Palestinian Fatah movement, preparing for defeat by Hamas, has attempted to block voter registration in the Gaza Strip. Fatah operatives have attacked Palestinian Authority offices assigned to prepare for legislative elections in January 2006. ("Fatah Attacks Election Offices," Middle East Newsline, November 15, 2005). November
15, 2005:
IDF forces fire heavy artillery at the Gaza Strip in response to an anti-tank missile that was launched by Palestinian terrorists into Israel from the Gaza Strip. IDF forces also launch a manuhunt for three Egyptian infilitrators in the south-western Negev. ("IDF Shells Gaza in Response to Anti-Tank Missile Launch," Ha'aretz, November 15, 2005). November
15, 2005:
DebkaFile reports that the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt is slated to re-open as a Palestinian-Egyptian facility with a European presence on November 25, 2005. Video images of Rafah will be transmitted to a control center at the Kerem Shalom crossing, which will be manned by Israelis and Palestinians with European personnel. Israel will not be entitled to demand that suspected terrorists be denied entry or detained. The Palestinians will only be required to report on the arrivals of VIPs, diplomats and humanitarian cases. The provisions for the Rafah crossing will also be applied to Gaza’s (future) deep sea port. In addition, from December 15 - January 15, "secured Palestinian convoys" will begin (unrestricted) travel across southern Israel from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank. It should be noted that the Palestinians want their own forces to secure the trucks. The US and Europeans are set to determine the procedures for their passage through Israeli territory. ("Rice Secures Rafah Package Stripped of Adequate Counter-Terror Safeguards," DebkaFile, November 15, 2005). November
14, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the southern Israeli community of Nativ Ha’asara. In addition, IDF forces kill senior Hamas terrorist, Amjad Hanawi, in the West Bank city of Nablus. ("Rocket Lands in Southern Community," YnetNews, November 14, 2005). November
13, 2005:
The IDF responds to the launching of mortars and Qassam rockets by Palestinians terrorists in Gaza with artillery fire. ("IDF Responds to Mortar Shells With Artillery Fire Toward Launching Site," IsraelNationalNews, November 13, 2005; "Gaza Arabs Fire Kassam Rocket At Jewish Towns in Western Negev," IsraelNationalNews, November 13, 2005). November
13, 2005:
IDF forces fire at a Palestinian terrorist cell in Jenin. One Palestinian is killed. ("IDF Forces Operating in Jenin," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 13, 2005). November
12, 2005:
Egypt launches a plan to re-arm the Palestinian Authority. Israeli security sources note that Egypt has begun delivery of light weapons ammunition to the PA, which is slated to be followed by AK-47 assault rifles, pistols, rocket-propelled grenades and launchers. On November 6, Egypt completed its first formal delivery of AK-47 ammunition to the PA via the Rafah crossing. ("Egypt Begins Arming PA," Middle East Newsline, November 12, 2005). November
10, 2005:
IDF forces find two weapons and bullet shells near the community of Ma'aleh Michmash after Palestinian terrorists fire at an Israeli vehicle. No injuries are reported. ("PA Officers: We´ll Only Target Israel," IsraelNationalNews, November 10, 2005). November
10, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists detonate a bomb against IDF forces near the Balata neighborhood of Nablus. An IDF paratrooper commander loses his foot in the attack. Palestinian terrorists also detonate a roadside bomb near an IDF patrol along the Gaza border. No injuries or damage reported. In addition, a large bomb is found and neutralized by IDF sappers near Kibbutz Nachal Oz. Palestinian terrorists also fire two mortars at the Karni Crossing terminal. No injuries are reported. ("Arab Killed in Jerusalem Rioting," IsraelNationalNews, November 10, 2005). November
10, 2005:
Israeli-Arabs riot in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya and burn a number of cars. The riots break out after the Lavi police unit entered the neighborhood, (located near Hebrew University’s Mt. Scopus campus), to arrest a man who had been seen breaking into and stealing a car in the nearby French Hill neighborhood. ("Arab Killed in Jerusalem Rioting," IsraelNationalNews, November 10, 2005). November
9, 2005:
IDF forces seal two Islamic Jihad "Dawa" offices in Jenin that were being used to conceal the illicit transfer of funds. ("IDF Forces Closed Down Offices Used to Fund Terrorist Activity in Jenin," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 9, 2005). November
9, 2005:
IDF forces arrest 20 Palestinian terrorists in Judea and Samaria. Islamic Jihad terrorist Sameer al-Ghoul is killed after opening fire on troops who had come to arrest him. ("Arab Killed in Jerusalem Rioting," IsraelNationalNews, November 10, 2005). November
8, 2005:
The European Union announces the launching of a three-year program to train the Palestinian Authority's security forces, noting that the PA needs a "credible police force." ("Egypt and EU Give Ammo and Training to PA as Attacks Continue," IsraelNationalNews, November 8, 2005). November
8, 2005:
An IDF jeep driving near the Palestinian city of Nablus in the West Bank is targeted by an explosive device that lightly wounds an officer. Palestinian terrorists also fire at IDF forces in the Balata neighborhood of Nablus. IDF forces return fire. In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at an Israeli motorist near the Israeli community of Kiryat Arba in Judea (West Bank). ("Egypt and EU Give Ammo and Training to PA as Attacks Continue," IsraelNationalNews, November 8, 2005). November
7, 2005:
Fatah’s military wing, the Al Aksa Brigades, distributes a pamphlet in Gaza stating that "Anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's fury. Any [Islamic leader] who recognizes the Zionist regime means he is acknowledging the surrender and defeat of the Islamic world." ("Armed Wing of PA Ruling Party Wants to Wipe Israel Off the Map," IsraelNationalNews, November 7, 2005). November
5, 2005:
Middle East Newsline reports that the Palestinian Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades has seized M240B heavy machine guns and anti-tank rockets from IDF forces. ("Fatah Acquires Heavy Weapons," Middle East Newsline, November 5, 2005). November
5, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists detonate a bomb against IDF forces patrolling the southern Gaza security fence, north of the Sufah Crossing. No injuries are reported. ("Soldiers Uninjured in Gaza Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, November 5, 2005). November
5, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire two Qassam rockets at Sderot. The missiles impact in Palestinian Gaza. (DebkaFile, November 5, 2005). November
3, 2005:
Magen David Adom emergency medical service officials report one person has been very lightly injured in a Qassam rocket attack in the Nahal Oz area. The attack follows Qassam rockets striking Kibbutz Netiv Ha’Asarah on Thursday night, knocking out area power lines and leaving 5 injured. In addition, there have been numerous other attacks in recent days, fortunately without injuries. ("One Injury in Kassam Rocket Attack in Southern Israel," IsraelNationalNews, November 3, 2005). November
2, 2005:
IDF Sergeant Jonathan Evron is killed by enemy fire during operational activity in northern Samaria (West Bank) aimed at thwarting a local terror cell. ***After the forces had successfully arrested one of the wanted men, a Hamas activist, they left the house in which they found him and heard suspicious movement nearby. The soldiers' calls to the source of the noise to halt were ignored. Fire was opened in the direction of the IDF from the same location, seriously injuring one of the soldiers. The IDF returned fire, with an exchange of fire ensuing. The injured soldier received first response treatment and was subsequently sent to the hospital. He died from his wounds before arriving. During searches carried out by the army after the incident, a Kalashnikov rifle was found, along with a cartridge full of bullets. "A special unit force arrested a wanted man after he tried to escape. The force encountered continuous fire from behind, which hit Sergeant Jonathan Evron. The force fired back in the direction of the assailant, apparently wounding him," said the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Brigadier General Yair Golan, on Wednesday. "The IDF will continue its actions againt terrorism, and will overcome it in the end. The force carried out their task most commendably and the security afforded the force while in action was of a high level. however it is impossible to be one hundred percent secure, and to our dismay, during battle casualties do occur." Brigadier General Golan added that "the unit in which Jonathan Evron served is one of the ground forces' elite units. They are well equipped and are talented in a number of fields, allowing them to carry out misions effectively." ("Soldier Killed During IDF Activity," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 2, 2005). November
1, 2005:
The IAF targets a vehicle carrying senior Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades terrorist, Hassan Mad'hun. Mad'hun was responsible for the deaths of 20 Israelis and a Palestinian in numerous attacks. The IAF targeted his vehicle in the Jabaliya refugee camp (northern Gaza Strip). Mad'hun, a resident of the Jabaliya refugee camp, was a chief instigator of terror activity in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of 2004. He was responsible for the launching of rockets at Israel during the recent period in general and in the last few days. Mad'hun was additionally involved in planning and dispatching numerous lethal terror attacks against Israeli targets: October 28-31, 2005 - The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades infrastructure, guided by Mad'hun, was involved in the launching of Qassam rockets at Israeli targets. June 20 2005 - Mad'hun dispatched 21-year old Wafaa Samir Ibrahim Bass to carry out a suicide bombing inside Israel. Bass arrived at the crossing and used medical authorizations issued for her as she had a medical observation planned. She had intended to carry out the suicide attack in an Israeli hospital in Be'er Sheva where she had received medical treatment in the past for injuries sustained in an accident. She aroused the suspicion of the soldiers as she was going through the security checks and then attempted to detonate the explosive belt at the crossing. May 20 2005 - Mad'hun dispatched a joint terror attack with the Hamas and Resistance Committees terror organizations in the Kfar Darom area. Three terrorists had planned to infiltrate the community and carry out an attack. During the attack the terrorists hurled hand grenades and opened fire repeatedly at the community and at the security forces who responded to the attack. January 13 2005 - Mad'hun was responsible for the bomb detonated at the Karni goods crossing near the wall separating the Israeli and Palestinian sides. Following the explosion 3 terrorists infiltrated through the hole created in the wall and opened fire at the Israelis at the crossing. 6 Israelis were killed and 5 were wounded in the attack. August 2004 - Mad'hun dispatched Hamad A Karem Hamad Abu-Lahiya, born in 1981 and a resident of the Jabaliya refugee camp and smuggled him into Israel. Abu-Lahiya was arrested in Baqa El Garbia in December 2004 and stated in his investigation that he had been smuggled into Israel as a "sleeper" terrorist through the Erez security crossing using falsified documentation claiming that he had cancer and was in need of medical treatments from an Israeli hospital in central Israel. Mad'hun carried out the infiltration in cooperation with the Hamas and Resistance Committees terror organizations. May 2004 - Mad'hun in cooperation with Hamas attempted to carry out a suicide bombing inside Israel by smuggling terrorists through the Karni goods crossing inside a goods container with the help of Mou'in Atalla, a Palestinian Authority intelligence officer who worked on the Palestinian side of the crossing. Mad'hun was arrested for this reason on June 4th 2004. March 14 2004 - In cooperation with Hamas, Mad'hun was responsible for a double suicide bombing in Ashdod in which two suicide bombers, who had infiltrated Israel by hiding in a goods container, exploded in the Ashdod harbor, killing 10 Israeli civilians and wounding 12. January 14 2004 - Mad'hun was involved in a suicide bombing carried out at the Erez security crossing by a Palestinian woman, in which 4 Israelis and a Palestinian were killed, and 8 were wounded. Mad'hun has been involved in mortar shell and shooting attacks and in the detonation of explosive devices against IDF forces in the past years. Information possessed by security forces indicates that Mad'hun was also recently involved in the planning of several additional attacks, including the smuggling of terrorists through the Karni goods crossing to carry out attacks inside Israel, and the direction of operatives in the West Bank to carry out attacks against Israeli targets. It should be noted that information on Mad'hun's activities had been given to the Palestinian Authority both recently and on several previous occasions during 2005. Despite this, the Palestinian security forces made no real efforts to prevent Mad'hun's activity. ***Fawzi Karah, a senior Hamas terrorist, is also killed in the attack. Fawzi Mahmad Sh'hada Karah, a 35 year old resident of the Nabalya refugee camp, began his activity in the Hamas organization in 1991 and underwent several professional training sessions in Lebanon and Egypt. Between the years 1992-1994 he served prison time for his membership in a Hamas terror cell. Upon his release, Karah returned to his regular activities in Hamas and began to rise in status inside the organization. Since October 2000 he has become one the leaders of Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip. Karah became prominent in recent years as one of the leading Hamas experts in the manufacturing of explosives and weaponry, and was known for his considerable skills in the assembling of explosive devices and explosive belts. Fawzi's main activities were the initiation and direction of attacks against Israeli targets in which he utilized his weapon manufacturing skills. Among the attacks Karah was responsible for are: January 13 2005 - Karah directed the attack in which a bomb was detonated at the Karni goods crossing. 6 Israelis were killed. March 14 2004 - In cooperation with El Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, Karah was responsible for a double suicide bombing in Ashdod in which two suicide bombers, who had infiltrated Israel by hiding in a goods container, exploded in the Ashdod harbor. 10 Israeli civilians were killed. January 14 2004 - Karah was involved in a suicide bombing carried out at the Erez security crossing. 4 Israelis and a Palestinian were killed. It should be noted that Karah was even now planning to carry out a large terror attack by infiltrating the Gaza security fence, and additional attacks against IDF soldiers as they patrolled the security fence along the Gaza Strip. ("Senior Hamas Terrorist Hit During IDF Operation," IDF Spokesperson's Office, November 2, 2005; "Senior Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Terrorist Targeted in Northern Gaza Strip," IDF Spokersperson's Office, November 2, 2005). [Archive]
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