In cooperation with the IDF, 1,000 mispallalim were able to visit Kever Yosef on the night of 29 Teves (Monday to Tuesday), under heavy security.

A bomb, which was designed to be triggered by a cellular device, was found by soldiers near the complex and it was neutralized B’chasdei Hashem without incident. In addition, PA (Palestinian Authority) residents targeted buses with rocks as they arrived and upon departure. While there was damage, there were no injuries reported. One attacker was taken into custody.

IDF forces operating throughout Yehuda, Shomron and the Jordan Valley arrested 11 PA residents suspected of involvement in terrorism.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)