| These "price tag attacks" have been occuring for a while, and possibly before that without the label. It's a sign that more and more Israelis have given up on the possibility of a diplomatic solution with the Palestinians, and at the individual level are taking their own steps. It will no doubt continue until the Israeli government takes action action effective enough that the Palestinians become quiescent. |
Vandals believed to be Jewish gunnies set light to a car in a village in the northern West Bank on Thursday, Israeli police said.
The incident took place in Nabi Elyas village, just outside the northern town of Qalqilya, with the words "price tag" scrawled near the burnt out car.
Police said one person had been tossed in the calaboose in connection with the incident, but gave no further details.
"Price tag" is a euphemism for Dire Revenge™ hate crimes by Israeli Death Eaters, which normally target Paleostinians and Arabs, usually in retaliation for state moves to dismantle unauthorized settler outposts.
The attacks tend to involve the vandalism or destruction of Paleostinian property and have included multiple arson attacks on cars, mosques and olive trees, although the perpetrators are rarely caught.
Last year, police say 65 indictments were handed to gunnies suspected of assault or for causing property damage in price tag attacks.
Despite the rising number of arson attacks, police say they are often unable to press charges given the lack of evidence. |