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Kafr Qassem Massacre – With the outbreak of the Israel–Egypt war in Sinai Israel on Oct. 29, 1956, Israel imposed a curfew on Arab villages for security reasons. Israeli border police were given orders to shoot anyone who broke the curfew, and 43 Israeli Arabs of the village of Kfar Qassem, including women and children, who were outside the village and unaware of the curfew were shot and killed. An Israeli military court determined that the soldiers had a duty to disobey the order as it was manifestly illegal. The families of those killed were compensated financially, the border policemen were prosecuted and sentenced to prison - but pardoned after one year, and the brigadier commander was given a symbolic fine. This massacre is condemned in Israel and is considered a seminal event in its history that is studied in the Israeli army at all levels. In addition it is taught in Israeli schools and efforts are being made to increase its study. Former Israeli President Shimon Peres formally apologized for the massacre in December 2007, and President Reuven Rivlin has condemned it, calling it a “terrible crime” that weighs heavily on Israel’s collective conscience. </blockquote></ref>

Kafr Qassem Massacre – With the outbreak of the Israel–Egypt war in Sinai Israel on Oct. 29, 1956, Israel imposed a curfew on Arab villages for security reasons. Israeli border police were given orders to shoot anyone who broke the curfew, and 43 Israeli Arabs of the village of Kfar Qassem, including women and children, who were outside the village and unaware of the curfew were shot and killed. An Israeli military court determined that the soldiers had a duty to disobey the order as it was manifestly illegal. The families of those killed were compensated financially, the border policemen were prosecuted and sentenced to prison - but pardoned after one year, and the brigadier commander was given a symbolic fine. This massacre is condemned in Israel and is considered a seminal event in its history that is studied in the Israeli army at all levels. In addition it is taught in Israeli schools and efforts are being made to increase its study. Former Israeli President Shimon Peres formally apologized for the massacre in December 2007, and President Reuven Rivlin has condemned it, calling it a “terrible crime” that weighs heavily on Israel’s collective conscience. </blockquote></ref>

The Arab<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/bennett-in-first-response-to-attack-were-facing-a-deadly-wave-of-arab-terrorism/ Bennett in first response to attack: ‘We’re facing a deadly wave of Arab terrorism’], ''TOI'', March 29, 2022.</ref> "Palestinian" terrorist Diaa Hamarsheh from the village of Ya’abad, near Jenin, was a Fatah affiliate,<ref>[https://vinnews.com/2022/03/29/bnei-brak-terrorist-identified-as-26-year-old-affiliated-with-fatah/ Bnei Brak Terrorist Identified As 26-Year-Old Affiliated With Fatah], VIN News, March 29, 2022.<blockquote>

The Arab<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/bennett-in-first-response-to-attack-were-facing-a-deadly-wave-of-arab-terrorism/ Bennett in first response to attack: ‘We’re facing a deadly wave of Arab terrorism’], ''TOI'', March 29, 2022.</ref> "Palestinian" terrorist Diaa Hamarsheh from the village of Ya’abad, near Jenin, was a Fatah affiliate,<ref>[https://vinnews.com/2022/03/29/bnei-brak-terrorist-identified-as-26-year-old-affiliated-with-fatah/ Bnei Brak Terrorist Identified As 26-Year-Old Affiliated With Fatah], VIN News, March 29, 2022.<blockquote>

Locals In Jenin Province Rejoice Over The Attack, Chant "Millions Of Martyrs Are Marching To Jerusalem"

Locals In Jenin Province Rejoice Over The Attack, Chant "Millions Of Martyrs Are Marching To Jerusalem"

After news of the Bnei Brak shooting broke and the identity of the attacker became known, locals in his town of Ya'abad and in the Jenin area took to the streets to celebrate. According to an Al-Quds reporter in Jenin, "large-scale processions were held in the city, in the refugee camp [adjacent to it] and in the town of Ya'abad to express pride in the martyr Diaa Hamarsha, who carried out the operation in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv." The reporter also noted that "sweets were handed out during the processions to celebrate the operation."[3] 

After news of the Bnei Brak shooting broke and the identity of the attacker became known, locals in his town of Ya'abad and in the Jenin area took to the streets to celebrate. According to an Al-Quds reporter in Jenin, "large-scale processions were held in the city, in the refugee camp [adjacent to it] and in the town of Ya'abad to express pride in the martyr Diaa Hamarsha, who carried out the operation in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv." The reporter also noted that "sweets were handed out during the processions to celebrate the operation."

Videos of the celebrations were posted on social media, including a video of a Fatah rally near the attacker's home, where the organization's secretary-general in Jenin, 'Atta Abu Ramila, praised the "hero" Hamarsha and participants chanted "with spirit and blood we shall redeem you, O Palestine." Other videos showed people marching and handing out sweets, and calling out slogans in praise of armed resistance, such as "millions of martyrs are marching to Jerusalem."...</blockquote></ref> as well as in [[Gaza]], they celebrated.<ref>Ashraf Amra @amra_ashraf Tweeted (Mar 29, 2022):<blockquote>

Videos of the celebrations were posted on social media, including a video of a Fatah rally near the attacker's home, where the organization's secretary-general in Jenin, 'Atta Abu Ramila, praised the "hero" Hamarsha and participants chanted "with spirit and blood we shall redeem you, O Palestine." Other videos showed people marching and handing out sweets, and calling out slogans in praise of armed resistance, such as "millions of martyrs are marching to Jerusalem."...</blockquote></ref> as well as in [[Gaza]], they celebrated.<ref>Ashraf Amra @amra_ashraf Tweeted (Mar 29, 2022):<blockquote>

A Palestinian man distribute sweets to people on the street after five Israelis were killed in shooting attack, in Deir al-Balah in the center of #Gaza strip, on March 29, 2022. Photo by Ashraf Amra.</blockquote>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPChdAcWYAgnz9i.jpg]</ref><ref>Daniel Wachtel (@WachtelDan) Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/WachtelDan/status/1508878108451119105 March 29, 2022]):

A Palestinian man distribute sweets to people on the street after five Israelis were killed in shooting attack, in Deir al-Balah in the center of #Gaza strip, on March 29, 2022. Photo by Ashraf Amra.</blockquote>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPChdAcWYAgnz9i.jpg]</ref><ref>Daniel Wachtel (@WachtelDan) Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/WachtelDan/status/1508878108451119105 March 29, 2022]):