The extremist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in Israel on Tuesday, which resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 50 injuries. The military wing of Hamas announced responsibility shortly after the death of at least 6 individuals due to a bomb explosion in a busy café in West Jerusalem. The attack in West Jerusalem occurred a few hours after a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv that killed 7 people. Prior to these two recent attacks by Hamas, Israeli military forces killed two members of Hamas's military wing in an operation in the West Bank. Israel, the United States, and Palestinian officials condemned the suicide attacks. Following the recent attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided to cut short his trip to India and return to Israel.
Hamas Claims Responsibility for Two Suicide Bombings on Tuesday
Hamas has taken responsibility for two suicide bombings in Israel that killed at least 13 people and injured over 50. These attacks occurred shortly after Israeli military operations killed Hamas members in the West Bank. The situation escalates tensions in the region, drawing condemnation from Israel and the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
Hamas claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in Israel, resulting in at least 13 deaths and over 50 injuries. These attacks followed an Israeli military operation that killed two Hamas members.
- The bombings occurred in West Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon cut short his trip to India due to the attacks.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Hamas is a major Palestinian faction that governs the Gaza Strip and is often in conflict with Israel. Suicide bombings have been a tactic used in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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