Today, a suicide bombing by a Palestinian resulted in the explosion of a bus in Jerusalem, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than fifty, some of whom have serious injuries. According to eyewitnesses, several of the victims were school children and some were employees. The explosion occurred during the busy morning hours, destroying the bus which had stopped at a traffic light near a crowded intersection, with its roof and walls ripped apart. The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas claimed responsibility for the explosion. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon arrived at the scene shortly after the explosion, calling it further evidence of the continuation of Palestinian terrorism and vowed to fight against terrorism. A White House spokesperson stated that President Bush condemned the bombing in the strongest terms. Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, condemned today's bombing in Jerusalem and stated that the Palestinian Authority rejects any Israeli attempts to blame this government for today's attack. Hours after the incident, Israeli forces killed a wanted member of the Islamic Jihad militant group at a checkpoint in the city of Hebron or Al-Khalil in the West Bank.
Another Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem - 2002-06-18
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem by a Palestinian resulted in 19 deaths and over 50 injuries. Hamas claimed responsibility, while Israeli officials condemned the attack and vowed to combat terrorism. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and tensions in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem killed at least 19 people and injured over 50, with Hamas claiming responsibility. The attack occurred during busy morning hours, targeting a public bus.
- The bombing specifically targeted civilians, including school children.
- Israeli forces responded by killing a member of the Islamic Jihad militant group shortly after the attack.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Second Intifada, which began in 2000, marked a period of heightened violence between Israelis and Palestinians, characterized by suicide bombings and military responses.
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