Lone Wolf Attacks - Israel's Methods

What is the issue?

• While it is impossible to prevent a lone wolf-style terror attack there are ways to mitigate the damage caused.
• Security measures implemented by Israel to deal with erratic attacks are worthy of emulation. 

What are Israel’s tactics?

• Transforming a motor vehicle into a simple but deadly weapon has long been a favoured terror tactic by Palestinians in Israel.
• In the wake of these attacks, Israeli officials began using concrete blocks or metal barriers to seal off areas for given periods of time.
• Another tactic taken by the Israelis is to proactively arrest alleged terrorists based on their profiles and their social media postings.
• While the tactic has raised questions about the impingement on people’s personal freedoms, it is seen as an effective way to combat lone wolfs.

What are the European countries adopting these? 

• Europen countries that have been targets of vehicular-terror attacks, have ramped up their security measures and drafted guidelines for safety.
• European Commission has focus on funneling $116 million to city security initiatives across the continent.
• Paris extendede the security perimeter around the Eiffel Tower to include public gardens around and erected bullet proofing walls.
• In UK, barricades have been installed on the city’s Waterloo, Westminster and Lambeth bridges.
•  Obstructions are being put in place to bolster security at Christmas markets during the holiday season.
• The U.S is also expected to see a heightened security presence in the next few months and many more physical barriers.
• These actions are as much to assuage the public’s concern as it is to ensure safety and deter terrorists.