Bennett to Israelis: This is the time to carry a weapon

The premier issued the call in a video statement from his home in Ra'anana where he is quarantined due to coronavirus infection, Ynet News reported.

At the opening of a meeting of the high-level State Security Cabinet, Bennett announced the establishment of a new Border Police brigade to help tackle the emerging “terror threat”.

Two of the three most recent attacks were carried out by Arab Israeli citizens.

"Citizens of Israel, these days we are experiencing a murderous wave of terror, and as with all previous waves — we will overcome, together," said Bennett. "Over the past 24 hours, defense forces have been working at full throttle to restore security to the cities of Israel and a sense of security for the citizens."

According to Bennett, the IDF, the Israel Police, and the Shin Bet security agency were all put on high alert, and have significantly increased intelligence-gathering efforts in a bid to foil impending attacks.