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Clip shows attackers, identifiable by Hamas headbands, driving toward separation barrier, approaching fence and opening fire toward Bat Hefer; 'Our residents are living in growing fear,' says local mayor
Hamas terrorists on Wednesday morning opened fire on the Israeli community of Bat Hefer from the eastern side of the West Bank separation barrier near Tulkarm. While no damage or injuries were reported, the IDF is conducting a search of the area to locate the shooters.
Hamas terrorists open fire on Israeli community of Bat Hefer from eastern side of West Bank separation barrier near Tulkarm
A video released by Hamas shows the attackers, identifiable by Hamas headbands, driving toward the separation barrier, exiting their car with weapons, approaching the fence and opening fire.
Historically, when attackers documented shootings from areas like Nablus or Jenin toward nearby Israeli settlements, Hamas compensated them with payments ranging from several hundred to 1,500 shekels ($400). The aim of the terrorist organization is not only to target Israeli settlements but also to send a message and disseminate it through video footage.
In response to the escalating violence, Galit Shaul, head of the Emek Hefer Regional Council, sent an urgent letter to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in which she requested an emergency discussion on security for the councils settlements along the separation barrier.
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