In a horrific shooting spree in Tel Aviv last night, Palestinian terrorists
disguised themselves as ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, who typically wear
dark suits and the traditional Jewish head covering called a kippah. Many
wear a dark hat over the kippah.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure.'" (Psalm 122:6)
Shalom,
All of Israel finds itself in mourning once again today.
Last night two Palestinian gunmen disguised as ultra-Orthodox Jews fired machine guns on civilians eating dinner at the trendy Sarona indoor market in Tel Aviv.
In the chilling terror attack, the Palestinian cousin, both in their 20s and from the Hebron area, entered the restaurant dressed in the black suits, ties and kippot typical of the ultra-Orthodox. They sat down, ordered a meal, and then calmly began shooting point blank at people celebrating birthdays and enjoying a special evening out.
Four people were killed and six wounded in the shooting spree.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, who had only just landed in Tel Aviv from his trip to Moscow, visited the scene and said, "A very tragic event took place here — a cold-blooded murder by ruthless terrorists."
The Sarona market is an upscale spot to shop and eat.
Although many Israelis had begun to let their guard down, thinking that the worst was behind as attacks in the so-called stabbing intifada declined, this attack reveals that violence is deeply imbedded in the heart of Palestinian youth.
Violence is encouraged through education and praised by leadership. And indeed, Hamas head figure, Ismail Haniyyeh, praised the attackers, calling them "heroes".
"Glory to the heroes, mercy on their souls," he tweeted. (Haaretz)
Sadly, this new attack by Palestinians disguised as Israel’s most pious Jews can only leave Israelis suspicious that anyone, even an ultra-Orthodox Jew seated at the next table next to them, may be the next terrorist.
Now, every Orthodox Jew who loves God with all their heart, who prays three times a day to the Living God will be suspicious of their own Jewish people. They will look at every other Jew suspiciously, in case one of them is really an Arab disguised as a Jew with a suicide belt under their black jacket or is carry a weapon in the bag that Jews carry in the mornings which holds holy tallit (prayer shawl).
Please pray for the families of those who lost loved ones in this attack, as well as the speedy recovery of the injured.
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, says your God - Isaiah 40
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