Israel recognized its vulnerability to seaborne terrorism , and increased security measures . Permanent naval patrols along Israel 's Mediterranean coast were set up , along with radar stations and coastal lookouts . Maritime security zones were set up in the northern coastal area , where boating , civilian shipping , and swimming was prohibited . This almost completely stopped maritime terrorism ; the last successful attack , which also took place in Nahariya , occurred in 1979
last successful attack
1979 Nahariya attack
1974 Nahariya attack