The increasing Arab terrorism against civilians and IDF troops throughout Yehuda and Shomron continues. A school bus dropping children off at area schools was targeted with an explosive device near Mevo Dotan on erev Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sara 5774. The bomb was hurled from inside an olive orchard. B’chasdei H’shem it exploded in the air. There were no fatalities or injuries.

Shomron Regional Council leader Gershon Mesika pointed out the attack occurred on a road recently reopened to PA (Palestinian Authority) motorists, between Jenin and Tulkarem. Mesika added as Israel continues to remove restrictions to facilitate transport for PA residents Israeli motorists find themselves at increased risk.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)