(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - According to IDF data published Thursday, in the 15 months between October 2015 and the end of 2016, there were 281 terrorist attacks originating in the West Bank, including 143 stabbing attacks, 89 shooting attacks, 39 vehicular attacks and 9 attacks utilizing explosive devices. 81% of the stabbing attacks were directed at IDF forces. In order to combat terrorism, dozens of guard posts have been built, raids conducted on illegal weapons factories, funds destined for terrorists or their families seized, surveillance conducted of social media sites to prevent incitement, the demolition of 40 terrorist homes, and the installation of 1,500 cameras on West Bank roads.
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