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Israeli Minister Warns of Terror Threat to Central Israel
On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the security fence near the Nitzanei Oz interchange at 6:29 AM, marking exactly three years since the Hamas terror attack began. Standing near the seam line close to Tulkarm, Ben-Gvir warned against repeating past mistakes and cautioned that a similar infiltration could occur in central Israel's Sharon region.
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What happened
- 01Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned of a repeat of the October 7th attack in Israel's Sharon region during a visit to the security fence near Nitzanei Oz.
- 02Ben-Gvir stood at the fence at 6:29 AM on Wednesday, marking exactly three years since the Hamas terror attack began.
- 03The minister called for the dismantling and disarmament of the Palestinian Authority and the arrest of its officials.
- 04He highlighted the proximity of Tulkarm and Qalqilya to Highway 6 and communities like Netanya, Kfar Saba, and Emek Hefer.
- 05Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party launched "Operation Bridges," a billboard campaign along Highway 6 warning of infiltration threats.
Ben-Gvir highlighted the close proximity of Palestinian Authority areas, such as Tulkarm and Qalqilya, to Highway 6 and central Israeli communities including Netanya, Kfar Saba, and Emek Hefer. He stated that Israel was surprised three years ago and called for the dismantling and disarmament of the Palestinian Authority, as well as the arrest of its officials, to prevent future invasions.
Coinciding with the minister's statement, his Otzma Yehudit party launched "Operation Bridges." This billboard campaign features large signs placed on bridges along Highway 6 in the Sharon region and near the seam line, warning of potential infiltration threats.
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