2015–2016 wave of violence in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
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An increase of violence occurred in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict starting early September 2015 and lasting into the first half of 2016, known as the "Intifada of the Individuals" by Israelis or the "Knife Intifada" or " Stabbing Intifada " by international media because of the preponderance of stabbing attacks , or "Habba" (an outburst) by Palestinians The wave of violence began when Palestinian activists gathered on the Temple Mount to prevent Jews from visiting the site on the Eve of Rosh Hashanah . News of the clashes between these activists, who barricaded themselves inside the Al Aqsa Mosque, throwing firebombs and rocks at Israeli police who attempted to disperse them with tear gas and rubber bullets. News of the events on the Temple Mount spread rapidly via social media. The first casualty was Alexander Levlovich , killed on Rosh Hashanah, 13 September, while driving through the Jerusalem neighborhood of Armon HaNetziv by men throwing rocks. Tensions escalated 1 October 2015 with the killing of Eitam and Na'ama Henkin on 1 October 2015 by Hamas militants near Beit Furik on 1 October, followed the 3 October Lions' Gate stabbings and by a wave of " lone wolf " attacks and widespread protests by Palestinians. Some Palestinians attribute the beginning of violence to the killing of Palestinian woman Hadeel al-Hashlamoun by Israeli soldiers on 22 September, or the Duma arson attack by Israeli settlers in July 2015, which caused the death of three Palestinians. As of the last week of 2015, Israel has deployed 91 new obstacles (checkpoints, roadblocks in the West Bank, limiting Palestinian movement) in order to prevent attacks. More than half of the obstacles were placed in the area around Hebron . In January, the Shin Bet have recorded only 169 incidents, the lowest since July 2015, leading to claims that the escalation had finished, but some continued counting isolated attacks and protests as part of this event also later into 2016. The movement restrictions were eased slightly in January 2016. According to Shin Bet , between 1 October 2015 and 1 October 2016 there was a total of 166 stabbing attacks and 89 attempted stabbings; 108 shootings; 47 vehicular (ramming) attacks; and one vehicle bus bombing. Some commentators have attributed the increase in Palestinian violence against Israelis either to a viral social-media campaign that may have influenced and motivated the Palestinian attackers, or ongoing frustration over the failure of peace talks to end the decades-long occupation and the suppression of human rights. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been accused of incitement to violence.1 The Times of Israel . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel) . Middle East Monitor . 14 July 2016 . "Uneasy Calm in the West Bank Following Several Violent Incidents - Diplomacy and Defense - Haaretz" .2 The Economist . 5 April 2016 . The Wall Street Journal . 13 October 2015 . "PressTV-Jordanians urge end to Israeli ties" . presstv.ir . The Times of Israel . 12 February 2016 .3 "Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know - Are these knife attacks a new brand of organized terror?" . Greg Botelho, Ed Payne, 'New security measures considered amid continuing violence in Israel,' CNN News :'Whatever the label, some Palestinians insist they are fed up with the status quo."We've tried negotiations and it didn't work," a Palestinian youth in the West Bank city of Hebron told CNN as thick smoke rose from flaming tires. "So now we will fight.".' 'Young Palestinians sound off on current unrest, Israeli occupation,' Al Jazeera 14 October 2015. The Times of Israel . 16 October 2015 .
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Notable increase of violence in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Belligerents Israel IDF Shin Bet Israel Police Magav Hamas Palestinian lone wolves Arab Israeli lone wolves Casualties and losses 38 killed: 31 civilians 5 security personal 2 killed by friendly fire 558 wounded (civilians and security forces) 235 killed: 10 civilians 101 attackers 62 alleged attackers 62 rioters 3,917 injured 11,611 suffered from smoke inhalation 7,955 detained 3 foreign civilians (2 U.S., 1 Eritrean) killed and 2 (1 U.S., 1 Nepalese) wounded An increase of violence occurred in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict starting in the autumn of 2015 and lasting into the first half of 2016.It was called the "Intifada of the Individuals" by Israeli sources, the "Knife Intifada" , " Stabbing Intifada " or " Jerusalem Intifada " by international sources because of the many stabbings in Jerusalem, or "Habba" by Palestinian sources.In the latter half of 2015, there were on average three Palestinian attacks per day.It decreased to one per day in 2016 but continued at that level for months.Between October 2015 and March 2016 there were 211 stabbings or attempted stabbings of Israelis by Palestinians, 83 shootings and 42 car-ramming attacks killing 30 Israelis and two Americans.Over 200 Palestinians were killed by Israeli security forces, 130 of them while allegedly carrying out attacks on Israelis.The Palestinian violence during this period was characterized by its uncoordinated nature; most attacks were opportunistic " lone wolf " assaults on Israelis, carried out by individuals acting alone and not attributable to any political faction.That Israeli security forces frequently killed attackers was condemned by human rights organizations and others who claimed that it often amounted to summary executions .Others insisted that Israel had the right to defend itself.Several events have been attributed as the starting point of the renewed hostilities.On 9 September, Israel outlawed Palestinian groups engaged in aggressive protests against Jewish groups visiting the Temple Mount .On 13 September, Palestinian youths clashed with Israeli police at al-Aqsa.Daily clashes, encouraged by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas , continued for several days.On 22 September, Hadeel al-Hishlamoun was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, allegedly while trying to stab them.Tensions escalated further on 1 October 2015 when an Israeli couple were killed by Palestinian militants, followed by the 3 October Lions' Gate stabbings .Different explanations have been given for the Palestinian unrest.These include Israel appearing to seek to change the " status quo " surrounding the Temple Mount, social-media campaigns that may have motivated the attackers, frustration over the failure of peace talks and the suppression of human rights, and incitement. The Times of Israel . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel) . Middle East Monitor . 14 July 2016 . "Understanding causes of 'Intifada of the individuals' " . 21 November 2014 . The Economist . 5 April 2016 . "Israel-Palestine: outlook bleak as wave of violence passes six-month mark" . the Guardian . 31 March 2016. The Wall Street Journal . 13 October 2015 . "Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know – Are these knife attacks a new brand of organized terror?" . Greg Botelho, Ed Payne, 'New security measures considered amid continuing violence in Israel,' CNN News :'Whatever the label, some Palestinians insist they are fed up with the status quo. "We've tried negotiations and it didn't work," a Palestinian youth in the West Bank city of Hebron told CNN as thick smoke rose from flaming tires. "So now we will fight.".' 'Young Palestinians sound off on current unrest, Israeli occupation,' Al Jazeera 14 October 2015 "Kerry warns Abbas against inciting violence" . The Times of Israel . 16 October 2015 .
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Notable increase of violence in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Belligerents Israel IDF Shin Bet Israel Police Magav Hamas Palestinian lone wolves Arab Israeli lone wolves Casualties and losses 38 killed: 31 civilians 5 security personnel 2 killed by friendly fire 558 wounded (civilians and security forces) 235 killed (including 59 children): 162 in the West Bank (excl East Jerusalem) 36 in Jerusalem 29 in Gaza Strip 9 in Israel (excl West Jerusalem) 3,917 injured 11,611 suffered from smoke inhalation 7,955 detained 3 foreign civilians (2 U.S., 1 Eritrean) killed and 2 (1 U.S., 1 Nepalese) wounded An increase of violence occurred in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict starting in the autumn of 2015 and lasting into the first half of 2016. It was called the "Intifada of the Individuals" by Israeli sources, the Knife Intifada , Stabbing Intifada or Jerusalem Intifada by international sources because of the many stabbings in Jerusalem, or Habba by Palestinian sources. 38 Israelis and 235 Palestinians were killed in the violence. 558 Israelis and thousands of Palestinians were injured. In the latter half of 2015, there were on average three Palestinian attacks per day. It decreased to one per day in 2016 but continued at that level for months. Between October 2015 and March 2016 there were 211 stabbings or attempted stabbings of Israelis by Palestinians, 83 shootings and 42 car-ramming attacks killing 30 Israelis and two Americans. Over 200 Palestinians were killed by Israeli security forces, 130 of them while allegedly carrying out attacks on Israelis. The Palestinian violence during this period was characterized by its uncoordinated nature; most attacks were opportunistic " lone wolf " assaults on Israelis, carried out by individuals acting alone and not attributable to any political faction. That Israeli security forces frequently killed attackers was condemned by human rights organizations and others who claimed that it often amounted to summary executions . Others insisted that Israel had the right to defend itself. Several events have been attributed as the starting point of the renewed hostilities. On 9 September, Israel outlawed Palestinian groups engaged in aggressive protests against Jewish groups visiting the Temple Mount . On 13 September, Palestinian youths clashed with Israeli police at al-Aqsa. Daily clashes, encouraged by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas , continued for several days. On 22 September, Hadeel al-Hishlamoun was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, allegedly while trying to stab them. Tensions escalated further on 1 October 2015 when an Israeli couple were killed by Palestinian militants, followed by the 3 October Lions' Gate stabbings and the 7 October stabbing of Daniel Rosenfeld by Shorouq Dwayyat . Different explanations have been given for the Palestinian unrest. These include Israel appearing to seek to change the " status quo " surrounding the Temple Mount, social-media campaigns that may have motivated the attackers, frustration over the failure of peace talks and the suppression of human rights, and incitement. The Times of Israel . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel) . Middle East Monitor . 14 July 2016 . "Understanding causes of 'Intifada of the individuals' " . 21 November 2014 . The Economist . 5 April 2016 . "Israel-Palestine: outlook bleak as wave of violence passes six-month mark" . the Guardian . 31 March 2016. The Wall Street Journal . 13 October 2015 . Times of Israel. 26 December 2016 . "Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know – Are these knife attacks a new brand of organized terror?" . Greg Botelho, Ed Payne, 'New security measures considered amid continuing violence in Israel,' CNN News :'Whatever the label, some Palestinians insist they are fed up with the status quo. "We've tried negotiations and it didn't work," a Palestinian youth in the West Bank city of Hebron told CNN as thick smoke rose from flaming tires. "So now we will fight.".' 'Young Palestinians sound off on current unrest, Israeli occupation,' Al Jazeera 14 October 2015 "Kerry warns Abbas against inciting violence" . The Times of Israel . 16 October 2015 .
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