The recent attack in Jaffa, executed by two Palestinians, has ignited a wave of reactions across social media, with many users expressing support for the operation. On October 1, 2024, the incident resulted in the deaths of 8 individuals and left several others injured, according to the Israeli Ambulance Authority. The attackers, identified as Mohammed Misk and Ahmed Al-Haimouni, were reportedly affiliated with Hamas and hailed from Hebron. They managed to infiltrate Jaffa, seizing an M-16 rifle from a settler to carry out the operation.
Social media commentary highlighted a stark divide in perceptions of the attack. Supporters of the operation emphasized the need to instill fear among Israelis to provoke dissent against their government. Comments ranged from calls for continued resistance to critiques of the effectiveness of conventional military strategies against Israeli forces. Some users pointed out that while advanced weaponry from Iran failed to yield significant results, the Jaffa operation demonstrated the potency of grassroots resistance efforts.
In the aftermath, Israeli authorities conducted raids in Hebron, targeting the homes of the attackers and arresting family members. This crackdown included the detention of Misk's father and brothers, as well as individuals suspected of assisting the attackers. The Israeli government has vowed to demolish the homes of the perpetrators as part of its response to the attack.
