A suicide bomber killed at least 10 people and injured more than 20 by detonating a bus in central Jerusalem. The explosion occurred during the busy hours of Thursday morning, less than 100 meters from the official residence of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. The Palestinian militant group Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the blast, calling it revenge for the death of 8 Palestinians killed in a battle with Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, and identified the attacker as a Palestinian police officer from Bethlehem. Saeb Erekat, a minister in the Palestinian Authority, condemned the attack, stating that a reasonable peace process is the only way to end the violence. In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell condemned what he called a horrific attack and once again urged Palestinian officials to suppress terrorist groups.
At least 10 killed in bus explosion in central Jerusalem - 2004-01-29
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem killed at least 10 and injured over 20, claimed by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades as retaliation for recent Palestinian deaths in Gaza. Palestinian officials and the U.S. condemned the attack, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive on a bus in central Jerusalem, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 20. The attack was claimed by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades as retaliation for recent Palestinian deaths in Gaza.
- The attack occurred near the official residence of the Israeli Prime Minister.
- The bomber was identified as a Palestinian police officer from Bethlehem.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been marked by violence, territorial disputes, and failed peace processes, with both sides suffering casualties.
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