Hebron Businessmen Threaten Hamas After Deadly Terror Attack
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Hebron businessmen threatened Hamas-affiliated clans with retaliation after the IDF demolished 18 structures following a deadly terror attack. Military sources observe public indifference in Judea and Samaria to security events, attributing it to economic hardship and deterrence from past destruction in Gaza and Lebanon. Despite Iranian and Hamas efforts to incite terror, the local population remains largely passive, prioritizing routine life over conflict.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hebron businessmen threatened Hamas clans after IDF demolished structures post-terror attack.
- IDF demolished 18 illegal structures in Hebron following a deadly terror attack.
- Military sources report widespread public indifference to security events in Judea and Samaria.
- Economic hardship and deterrence from past destruction influence Palestinian public behavior.
- Iran and Hamas efforts to incite terror have seen limited success in Judea and Samaria.
Following a deadly terror attack in Hebron that claimed the lives of two soldiers, the IDF demolished 18 illegal structures in the city. In response to the demolitions, businessmen from Hebron have issued threats to clans identified with Hamas, warning of potential terror attacks that could endanger their property. The article notes that the general public in Judea and Samaria has exhibited indifference to security events over the past three years, with no signs of a third intifada on the horizon. Military sources report that in many areas previously prone to violence, Palestinians are now avoiding confrontations with the IDF. A military source stated that while IDF patrols used to be met with stone-throwing, most areas now see public indifference. This shift is attributed to Palestinians in Judea and Samaria focusing on internal family and economic issues, with financial distress creating pressure. Additionally, the public is reportedly deterred by the extensive destruction carried out by the IDF in Gaza and the destruction of villages in southern Lebanon, understanding the potential consequences if security tensions escalate in Judea and Samaria.
Security officials are monitoring efforts by Iran and Hamas, operating through Hamas abroad and Islamic Jihad, to recruit terror cells from the local population for attacks against IDF forces and to ignite unrest across Judea and Samaria. However, thus far, despite some cells and individual attackers, there has been no widespread rush to join these efforts or accept the financial incentives offered by Hamas, Turkey, and Iran. The public in Judea and Samaria remains largely indifferent, preferring to maintain their daily routines. A military source clarified that this does not indicate a pro-Zionist sentiment but rather a preference for peaceful daily life.
