Israel Security Agency
Terror Data and Trends
Monthly Summary ? July 2013
http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/July13report-en.aspx
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 Judea, Samaria and
Jerusalem: 50 attacks were carried out in Judea and Samaria 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
the Gaza Strip: 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 Nablus Gate, Jerusalem.
Data regarding terror attacks in July 2013
Following is a regional distribution of attacks:
5 attack from the Gaza Strip (4 in June); 50 attacks in the Judea and
Samaria (60 in June); 26 attacks in Jerusalem (39 in June); 1 attack from
Sinai.
Jerusalem and the Judea and Samaria 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:
The Gaza Strip ? 5 attacks: 5 rocket launchings.
Judea, Samaria 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 Strip and Sinai
Throughout July 2013 7 rockets were launched towards Israel (in 6 attacks):
5 from the Gaza Strip, and 2 from Sinai toward Eilat. Compared to June: 5
rocket launchings (in 3 attacks).
