July 2013 saw a decline in the number of terror attacks: 82 attacks as opposed to 103 in June. The main decline is noted in Yehuda, Shomron and Jerusalem: 50 attacks were carried out in Yehuda and Shomron as opposed to 60 in June; in Jerusalem 26 attacks were executed in July as opposed to 39 in June.

On the other hand, a slight increase in the number of attacks is noted in Gaza: 5 attacks as opposed to 4 in June. In addition, a rocket attack was executed from Sinai: two rockets were launched against Eilat.

One Israeli was moderately wounded as a result of a stabbing attack (July 16) near Shar Shechem.

Data regarding terror attacks in July 2013

Following is a regional distribution of attacks:

5 attack from Gaza (4 in June); 50 attacks in Yehuda and Shomron (60 in June); 26 attacks in Jerusalem (39 in June); 1 attack from Sinai.

Jerusalem and Yehuda and Shomron area: Most attacks executed in July (60 out of 76) were in the form of firebombs (June: 88 out of 99).

Distribution of attacks according to regions and pattern profile:

Following is a distribution of attacks in July 2013 according to regions:

Gaza– 5 attacks: 5 rocket launchings.

Yehuda, Shomron and Jerusalem – 76 attacks: 11 IED (7 in Jerusalem); 4 small arms shootings; 1 stabbing (in Jerusalem); 60 firebombs (18 in Jerusalem).

Sinai – 1 attack: 2 rocket launchings.

High-trajectory launchings from Gaza and Sinai

Throughout July 2013 7 rockets were launched towards Israel (in 6 attacks):

5 from Gaza, and 2 from Sinai toward Eilat. Compared to June: 5 rocket launchings (in 3 attacks).

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)