Israel Defense Forces troops on Wednesday night dismantled the home of Ja’far Muna, the Hamas-affiliated terrorist who carried out a suicide bombing near a Tel Aviv synagogue on Aug. 18, 2024, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said.
The operation, conducted in Nablus (Shechem) by forces from the Samaria Brigade in coordination with Yahalom combat engineering special forces troops, was part of Israel’s policy aimed at deterring future terrorist attacks. The demolition was authorized by legal authorities within the defense establishment.
According to the IDF, Muna belonged to a terrorist cell from Nablus that was directed by Hamas operatives based abroad. He had arrived in Tel Aviv armed with an explosive belt, intending to carry out a mass-casualty attack near a synagogue. However, the device detonated prematurely, killing only the attacker.
The IDF emphasized that the nature of the attempted attack met the criteria for home demolition. The measure is intended to send a clear message that even failed terror attempts will be met with firm consequences.
The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) reaffirmed their commitment to counter-terrorism operations across Judea and Samaria, and to bringing to justice those who plot or carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and security personnel.
