A Palestinian armed man opened fire on bus passengers in East Jerusalem, injuring 10 people, including 3 police officers. The armed man, who was severely wounded by the police, was arrested. In the West Bank, Israeli forces killed 2 Palestinians at a checkpoint. These two had opened fire on a vehicle between two Jewish settlements, killing two Israelis. Despite the violent clashes on Monday, Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, expressed his willingness to resume security talks mediated by the United States. Arafat made these remarks after a conversation with Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, in Ramallah in the West Bank. Mr. Solana stated that the Israeli army should lift the siege on Yasser Arafat and allow him to go wherever he wants.
A Palestinian Armed Man Injured Ten People in East Jerusalem - 2002-02-26
A Palestinian armed man attacked bus passengers in East Jerusalem, injuring ten, while Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in the West Bank. Yasser Arafat expressed a desire to resume U.S.-mediated security talks despite ongoing violence. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
A Palestinian armed man injured 10 people in East Jerusalem, including police officers.
- Palestinian armed man attack bus passengers, police officers
- Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians
- Yasser Arafat negotiate security talks
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The incident underscores the volatility in the region and the challenges to peace negotiations.
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