Translation by "Al-Quds" dot com - The Israeli Minister of Internal Security , Omer Bar-Lev , said, on Sunday, that the perpetrator of yesterday's attack at the Shuafat checkpoint, withdrew from the place on foot towards the Shuafat camp where he lives, and did not flee with the driver of the vehicle, who later turned himself in.

In an interview with the Hebrew Kan radio station, Bar Lev indicated that his forces surrounded the camp and continue to work there closely with the Shin Bet, saying: "I think they will arrest the terrorist, after they arrested the first 3 accomplices with him.. It may take hours or days, but we We'll catch him." according to his expression.

He added, "This is not the first time that terrorists have left East Jerusalem. This is a very difficult incident. I hope the fourth terrorist will be arrested." According to his description.

He noted that his police, army and Shin Bet forces have been on high alert for some time due to the extremely sensitive situation.

In response to a question about not imposing a comprehensive closure on the West Bank due to the holidays, Bar Lev said: "The decision is within the competence of the Minister of Defense, and I have no doubt that a new assessment of the situation will be made with the Prime Minister, and the necessary decision will be taken."

Regarding the situation in the West Bank, he said: "We are doing our best not to lead to a large-scale military operation in the north of the West Bank, but there is no doubt that the events that took place in the past weeks and days were harsh, and if they do not stop and what we are doing is not enough, we will have to carry out a major operation." ".

He added, "With the exception of the difficult incident tonight, the security forces managed to get their hands on the time bombs in Nablus and Jenin. We are approaching a large-scale military operation, but the deadline has not come yet. We need to continue discussions, examinations, and decision-making."