The Palestinian Attacks that Terrorized Israel this Year
In the past 12 months the lives of thousands of Israelis have been threatened by Palestinian terror. Driving your car, taking the bus, and simply walking around have become dangerous to Israelis. Here is a recap of all the main terrorist attacks against Israelis in the last year.
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October 2014
October 22- A 20-year-old Palestinian terrorist, Abed a-Rahman a-Shalud, drove his car into a Jerusalem light rail station, killing a three-month-old infant, Haya Zissel Braun, 22-year-old Ecuadorian, Karen Mosquera, and injuring seven others.
November 2014
November 10- A Palestinian stabbed an IDF soldier near the Haganah train station in Tel Aviv. The soldier, Almog Shilony, was evacuated to the hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his wounds later that evening.
November 18- While morning prayers were underway, a terrorist went on a killing spree in a synagogue in Har Nof, Jerusalem, killing five people and injuring seven.
December 2014
December 12- A terrorist attacked a Jewish family with acid in the Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem, wounding six people, including young children.
December 25- Palestinians threw a molotov cocktail near the Ma’ale Shomron community in the Samaria region giving an 11-year-old girl third degree burns on over 50% of her body.
January 2015
January 21- A Palestinian terrorist injured 12 people in a stabbing attack on a bus in Tel Aviv.
February 2015
February 22- An 18-year-old Palestinian stabbed a 27-year-old Israeli civilian in Jerusalem.
March 2015
March 6- A man drove his car into a light train station in Jerusalem, wounding five Israeli security officers and an Israeli civilian.
March 25- A 16-year-old Palestinian stabbed an Israeli border policeman near Jerusalem.
April 2015
April 8- Three IDF soldiers were stabbed by a Palestinian while they were performing routine patrols in Samaria.
April 15- Khaled Koutineh, a 37-year-old Palestinian, rammed his car into Israelis waiting at a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing one man and injuring a woman.
May 2015
May 14- Four Israelis were injured when Muhammad al-Rafiya, a Palestinian who had earlier been arrested and imprisoned for throwing rocks and possessing an illegal firearm, slammed his car into a group of Israelis as they were waiting at a bus station.
June 2015
June 19- A terrorist named Mohammed Abu Shaheen stopped an Israeli vehicle near the Ein Buvin Spring in the Dolev community, pretending to ask for directions. When the vehicle stopped, Abu Shaheen opened fire, moderately injuring one civilian and severely injuring Danny Gonen, who later succumbed to his wounds.
Jun. 29- Four Israelis were shot and injured in a drive-by shooting attack near Shilo. One of them died in the hospital the next day.
Credit: TAZPIT
Credit: TAZPIT
July 2015
July 15- A Palestinian stabbed an IDF soldier at a security post in the Shiloh Junction. Forces arrested the assailant.
August 2015
August 4- A molotov cocktail was hurled at Israeli vehicle in Jerusalem. Three people were injured.
- August 6- A vehicle intentionally hit soldiers near Nablus, injuring three.
- August 9- Palestinian assailants stabbed an Israeli civilian at a gas station.
- August 15- A Palestinian stabbed a soldier on route 443 near Jerusalem.
- August 15- An Israel Border Police officer was stabbed at a junction south of Nablus.
- August 17- An assailant attempted to stab a Border Police officer at Tapuah Junction.
For many Israelis, each moment spent driving or waiting for the bus is a threat to their lives. Our soldiers continue to stand guard, ensuring that civilians all around the country can enjoy their holiday.
