After the killing of 13 Israeli Arabs in Jerusalem, matters rapidly deteriorated, and over 3 years, Palestinian militants killed some 11 Itamar settlers. In Itamar, blame for these killings was laid at the door of local Palestinian villagers, who according to Californian emigrant Alon Zimmerman, were believed to provide militants with local support.
Following the killing of 13 Israeli Arabs in Jerusalem, tensions escalated rapidly, and over three years, Palestinian militants killed around 11 Itamar settlers. In Itamar, blame was placed on local Palestinian villagers, who were believed by Californian emigrant Alon Zimmerman to provide support for militants.