"We call for escalating and deepening the intifada... We are proud of you, the heroes of knives," Haniyeh added at Friday prayers.Friday alone has seen four terror attacks throughout Israel, with one coming at the hands of a Jewish extremist in Dimona.Three Palestinians were stabbed in the incident, with one in critical condition. Two remain in moderate condition, MDA reported Friday morning.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "strongly condemned" the attack in Dimona Friday morning."Israel is a state of law and order," he said, pledging to "bring justice to anyone using violence and breaking the law from any side."Shortly thereafter, 16-year-old was lightly injured in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem. The stabber was neutralized following the incident.Not long after, a police officer in Kiryat Arba was lightly injured after being stabbed by a terrorist who attempted to steal his weapon. The suspect was subsequently shot and killed.And the latest attack was carried out by a female terrorist who attempted to stab a security guard at the Afula central bus station.
Haniyeh: 'Al-Aksa intifada has been revived and we intend to join'
Haniyeh also mentioned that the Palestinians intend on "liberating the Al-Aksa mosque" from Jewish hands.
The assailant approached the guard, stationed at the entrance of the bus terminal, armed with a knife.
She was shot and neutralized on the spot, and is being treated for moderate wounds.Reuters contributed to this article