Operation objectives

The attacks on the stations were executed a day after the sabotage of the Mt. Carmel radar facility. The proximity in time was meant to serve as a surprise element. The assumption was that the British would think the Palmach needed some leeway to reorganize between operations, and would not be preparing for any further attacks. The operation was executed under recommendation from the Intelligence Service of the Hagana, and according to the decision made by the Resistance Movement HQ. Its objectives: Harming the P.M.F bases in order to undermine the security of the unit and force it to allot more forces to protect its bases; to punish and deter the British from continuing its conspiracy against the Yishuv.
The targets chosen were the P.M.F bases in Shafar'am, Jenin, Kfar-Vitkin and Sharona (today's 'Hakiriya' in Tel-Aviv.) 23:00 was set as the zero hour to begin all operation. The unified timing had practical significance, since it was clear that once the first base was attacked, the rest of them would immediately go into standby.