12:26 IL: B’chasdei Hashem there are no reports of fatalities or injuries as a result of a firebomb attack in Shomron about an hour ago. An Israeli vehicle was hit by a firebomb near Yitzhar Ketana Junction and the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

On erev Shabbos a young Jewish couple was injured in a firebomb attack in the eastern Gush Etzion area  at “T” Junction, situated between Efrat and Tekoa.

There has been a sharp increase in terror attacks involving firebombs and rocks throughout Yehuda and Shomron over recent weeks, coinciding with the resumption of negotiations between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority).

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)