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| | May their memories forever be a blessing.</blockquote>https://t.co/sMXZSp0XmF [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOfHp6cX0AM-gGL.jpg]</ref> because they were Jews, [[Fatah]] official Jamal Al-Huwail praised the murderer as a “Lone Lion."<ref>MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Tweeted:<blockquote>Fatah Official Jamal Al-Huwail Praises “Lone Lion” Who Murdered Four Israelis in a Beersheba Knife Attack: It Proves Palestinians Believe in Palestine from the River to the Sea. | | May their memories forever be a blessing.</blockquote>https://t.co/sMXZSp0XmF [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOfHp6cX0AM-gGL.jpg]</ref> because they were Jews, [[Fatah]] official Jamal Al-Huwail praised the murderer as a “Lone Lion."<ref>MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Tweeted:<blockquote>Fatah Official Jamal Al-Huwail Praises “Lone Lion” Who Murdered Four Israelis in a Beersheba Knife Attack: It Proves Palestinians Believe in Palestine from the River to the Sea. |
| | </blockquote>https://t.co/1FxJEBbLWo [https://twitter.com/MEMRIReports/status/1507999198939127808 Mar 27, 2022]</ref> | | </blockquote>https://t.co/1FxJEBbLWo [https://twitter.com/MEMRIReports/status/1507999198939127808 Mar 27, 2022]</ref> |
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| | + | *On Apr 7, 2022, an >[Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade]], <ref>[https://www.calcalist.co.il/local_news/article/ryxmcl6m9 Assessment: The terrorist knew the scene of the attack in Tel Aviv], Calcalist, Apr 8, 2022.<blockquote> |
| | + | The terrorist, Raed Hazem, lived in the Jenin refugee camp. He is identified with the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and has been in Israel without a permit. His entry into Israel was banned due to a security past.</blockquote></ref> Islamic "Palestinian" terrorist targeted a bar in Tel Aviv, first murdering two,<ref>[https://m.ynet.co.il/articles/b19xlrtxc Childhood friends Tomer and Eitam were murdered at a bar in Tel Aviv: "There were the nails of the group, now everything is destroyed"], Ynet, Apr 8, 2022.<blockquote> |
| | + | One got engaged a month ago, the other started a new job: Tomer Morad and Eitam Magini, 27-year-old childhood friends from Kfar Saba, decided to go out for a bar at the "Ilka" bar on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv. The terrorist trembled and Hazam killed them by firing squad. "When they did not answer - we realized that the worst had happened," said a friend of the two who will be buried side by side on Sunday.</blockquote> |
| | + | [https://ynet-images1.yit.co.il/picserver5/crop_images/2022/04/08/B1oo7DT7c/B1oo7DT7c_0_0_806_541_0_large.jpg]</ref> injuring others,<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-foreign-diplomats-envoys-condemn-appalling-terror-attack-in-tel-aviv/ Top foreign diplomats, envoys condemn ‘appalling’ terror attack in Tel Aviv], ''TOI'', Apr 8, 2022.<blockquote> |
| | + | Antony Blinken says US ‘stands resolutely’ with Israel ‘in the face of senseless terrorism and violence’ after 2 killed, numerous others hurt; German FM brands assailant a ‘coward’</blockquote></ref> a third victim succumbed to injuries later on.<ref>[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/1649427250-tel-aviv-attack-death-toll-rises-to-3-after-man-35-succumbs-to-wounds Tel Aviv attack: Death toll rises to 3 after man, 35, succumbs to wounds], i24, Apr 8, 2022.</ref> It was widely condemned, [[Abu Mazen]] played it both, condemning and added in "context" his propaganda,<ref>Omri Nahmias, Aaron Reich, [https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-703585], JPost, April 8, 2022. |
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| | + | The Palestinian Authority leader warned against Israeli settlers using the incident as an excuse to carry out attacks against Palestinians. |
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| | + | Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Street that saw two Israelis killed. |
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| | + | The killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians only leads to further deterioration, Abbas said, urging a return to stability amid Ramadan and the upcoming Passover and Easter holidays, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. |
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| | + | However, Abbas further warned against Israeli settlers ... |
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| | + | The PA president is one of many prominent international figures to react to the attack. |
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| | + | According to Army Radio, The Turkish Embassy in Israel said: "We condemn the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv and are concerned about the increase in the number of [violent] events in recent times. We send our condolences to the people of Israel." |
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| | + | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned the Thursday evening attack, labeling the perpetrators "cowards." |
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| | + | "In yet another heinous terrorist attack in Israel, cowards attacked normal Tel Aviv citizens enjoying the evening before Shabbat," Baerbock tweeted. "We mourn those killed and grieve with their families. Our thoughts are with the injured and with the emergency responders who are caring for them." |
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| | + | "My solidarity is with the people of Israel, who have every right to live their lives free from terror and fear," tweeted German Ambassador to Israel Susanne Wasum-Rainer. "We stand by your side." |
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| | + | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement on Thursday following the terror attack in Tel Aviv. "Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv," he said. |
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| | + | "Our hearts go out to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured," the statement reads. "We are closely following developments and will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners, with whom we stand resolutely in the face of senseless terrorism and violence." |
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| | + | US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tweeted: “Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv. Praying for peace and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!” |
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| | + | "[I am] appalled by another heinous attack this evening in Tel Aviv," noted UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland, adding that he "Deplore[s] the welcoming of this attack by Hamas; there is no glory in terror. These acts must stop now and be condemned by all." |
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| | + | "I strongly condemn the terrorist attack last night in Tel Aviv, this being the fourth terrorist attack in Israel since end of March," noted Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde. |
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| | + | Dimiter Tzantchev, the European Union's ambassador to Israel, tweeted that he was "deeply worried" by the reports of the terror attack in Tel Aviv. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The EU stands with Israel." |
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| | + | "Appalled by the latest reports from Tel Aviv, where innocent people enjoying a Thursday night with friends and family were targeted by gunfire," remarked UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. "The UK stands with Israel and against this abhorrent violence." |
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| | + | Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg tweeted that he was "deeply shocked by the reports of another heinous terror attack." |
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| | + | He added: "In these dark hours we stand by the people of Israel." |
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| | + | "Poland in strongest terms condemns another deadly terrorist attack in Tel Aviv last night, which took the lives of innocent people," tweeted Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Łukasz Jasina. |
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| | + | "Attacks against civilians must stop immediately. We stand with Israel in these difficult days." |
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| | + | "Another shocking terror attack on innocent people, this time at Dizengoff St in Tel Aviv. It’s desperately sad to say it again: deepest condolences to the victims and their families and hopes that the injured recover quickly," tweeted Australian Ambassador to Israel Paul Griffiths. |
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| | + | The attack was the latest in a series of deadly attacks that began last month in Beersheba, Hadera and Bnei Brak. So far, 13 people have been killed in the attacks.</blockquote></ref> in fact, he rather incited about their Al-Aqsa.<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2022/04/08/terrorist-who-killed-2-wounded-9-in-tel-aviv-eliminated-by-security-forces/ PA's Abbas condemns Tel Aviv terrorist attack while inciting about Al-Aqsa], ''ILH'', Apr 8, 2022.</ref> Other elements in [[Fatah]] celebrated it.<ref>[https://www.memri.org/reports/fatah-celebrates-terror-attack-central-tel-aviv Fatah Celebrates Terror Attack In Central Tel Aviv], ''Memri'', Apr 8, 2022.</ref> |
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| | + | Attacker was caught hiding near Jaffa mosque. |
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| | + | The father of the terrorist who carried out the attack is an officer with the rank of akid (roughly equivalent to a colonel) in the National Security Mechanism, one of the security mechanisms of the Palestinian Authority.<ref>Nurit Yohanan @nurityohanan Tweeted:<blockquote>The father of the terrorist who carried out the attack is an officer with the rank of akid (roughly equivalent to a colonel) in the National Security Mechanism, one of the security mechanisms of the Palestinian Authority..</blockquote> [https://twitter.com/nurityohanan/status/1512307883014336516 Apr 8, 2022]</ref> |
| | + | This father, from the morning on, after the attack, went out and excites the crowd who came to congratulate him on his son's attack.<ref>[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/palestinian-territories/1649402889-tel-aviv-attack-father-of-assailant-praises-son-s-actions Tel Aviv attack: Father of assailant praises son’s actions], i24 News, Apr 8, 2022.</ref><ref>Nurit Yohanan @nurityohanan Tweeted:<blockquote>This father, from the morning on, goes out and excites the crowd who came to congratulate him on his son's attack.</blockquote> [https://twitter.com/nurityohanan/status/1512312877377540097 Apr 8, 2022]</ref> |
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| | + | Terrorist's uncles were among the first [[Fatah]] fighters.<ref><blockquote>Raed Fathi Zidane Hazem.. This is the name that is now running as the perpetrator of the attack... His uncle has already issued a notice of his death and claims he went the way of his uncles who were among the first Fatah fighters.</blockquote> |
| | + | — Jack khoury.جاك خوري (@KhJacki) [https://twitter.com/KhJacki/status/1512269404549140481 April 8, 2022].</ref><ref>Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) Tweeted:<blockquote> |
| | + | The video below shows a celebration in Jenin after the terror attack in #TelAviv today. This shameful behavior must end. The Palestinian leaders must dismantle the terror infrastructure & fight incitement. Our security forces will find those responsible & end this wave of terror.</blockquote> |
| | + | [https://twitter.com/giladerdan1/status/1512169481249988608 Apr 7, 2022.</ref> |
| | + | Thousands of Arab "Palestinians" joined march of support of him. |
| | + | Public address systems, via mosques, called out, "Allahu akhbar," playing "nationalist" songs, and announcing support for the terrorist and the "heroic action" which he carried out in "Tel Al-Rabia," the Arab name for Tel Aviv, the Jewish city founded in 1909 on bare stretches of sand dunes near Jaffa.<ref>Dalit Halevi, [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/325476 Thousands join march of support to home of Tel Aviv terrorist], INN, 08.04.22.<blockquote> |
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| | + | Expressions of joy and support in Jenin after name of Tel Aviv terrorist publicized. Terrorist's father: 'Victory will come soon.' |
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| | + | When the name of the terrorist responsible for the deadly Tel Aviv shooting attack became known, along with the location of his residence, public address systems were heard calling out, "Allahu akhbar," playing "nationalist" songs, and announcing support for the terrorist and the "heroic action" which he carried out in "Tel Al-Rabia," the Arab name for Tel Aviv, the Jewish city founded in 1909 on bare stretches of sand dunes near Jaffa. |
| | + | Terrorist Ra'ad Hazam was eliminated in Jaffa early Friday morning. According to security sources, he did not belong to any terror group. |
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| | + | The announcements on the mosques' public address system were called in the name of the nationalist and Islamic forces, among them the Fatah movement, to which Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas belongs; and the Islamic Jihad and Hamas terror groups. |
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| | + | On one Telegram channel affiliated with Arab terror organizations, terrorist Ra'ad Hazam was called, "the lion of the [Al-Quds] troops," and his name was included in a list of 31 terrorists from the Jenin area "who defended Falastin in the past two years." Also included in the list is Bnei Brak terrorist Dia Hamarsha.</blockquote></ref> |
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| | + | Finally, <i>the military wing of the Fatah movement, led by Abu Mazen, claimed responsibility for the attack.</i><ref name=inn-dh-8apr2022>Dalit Halevi, [https://www.inn.co.il/news/546406 Fatah's al-Aqsa Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack], INN, 08.04.22.<blockquote>The military wing of the Fatah movement, led by Abu Mazen, claimed responsibility for the attack in Tel Aviv.</blockquote></ref> |
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| | + | The British The Guardian's (unsurprising) headline "Israeli forces kill (sic) Palestinian": caused a stir, only then it was removed.<ref>Assaf Oni, [https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001408655 "Israeli forces kill (sic) Palestinian": The Guardian's headline caused a stir and was removed. And how does the attack cover the rest of the media in the world?], Globes, Apr 8, 2022.<blockquote> |
| | + | European media today reported extensively on the terrorist attack that took place yesterday on Dizengoff Street...</blockquote></ref> |
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