In the two attempts nobody was wounded, however earlier, nine people were wounded near Ariel when an armed terrorist opened fire on a bus.
The massive rise in lawlessness in the Negev has also fueled the rise in terror attacks.
The driver has been apprehended and emergency services are at the scene treating the wounded.
The victims of Tuesday's shooting attack included three young women - one a mother who used her body to protect her baby, according to local media. Sixteen people were wounded, police said.
The main suspect who was arrested on Route 6 is a Palestinian who illegally entered from the West Bank, according to KAN.
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While delivering the daily mail, he saw Mohammed Deif in the area, and then Israel carried out the assassination, after they told him to inform them as soon as he knew Deif's location.
The terrorist responsible for the attack was released in the hostage, prisoner exchange deal in November.
Shaare Zedek Hospital announced that the man, who was evacuated there in serious condition, is now moderate and stable.
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