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Katz attributed the decrease to the activities of the IDF and Shin Bet and to the offensive policy in the sector, which includes, among other things, clearing refugee camps in northern Samaria, destroying terror infrastructure, and the permanent presence of IDF forces in the camps.
The IDF stated: Following the incident, an MPCID investigation was opened. Upon its conclusion, the findings will be transferred for review by the Military Advocate General’s Corps.
The discovery of the Altalena is an exciting historical moment, in which knowledge, technology, and advanced mapping capabilities allow us to touch upon a significant chapter in the history of the State of Israel. The Survey of Israel is proud to take part in the national effort to uncover the past, led by Roni Sadeh, head of the Hydrographic Division at the Survey of Israel, and to work for its precise documentation and preservation for future generations.
The Altalena arrived in Israel in June 1948 carrying immigrants, Etzel fighters, weapons, and military equipment. The confrontation surrounding it became one of the most formative and painful events in the young state’s history, during which 16 Etzel members and three IDF soldiers were killed.
