Israelis were targeted in two terrorist attacks in Kenya today. In one of the attacks, three suicide bombers killed 13 people by detonating a car filled with explosives at a hotel near the port city of Mombasa. Among the dead were three Israelis, including two children, and the rest were Kenyans. The three bombers were also killed. In this incident, 80 people were injured. The Paradise Hotel, owned by Israelis, was a popular destination for Israeli tourists. Witnesses say that when the hotel guard opened the gate for a bus to enter the complex, the attackers drove the car filled with explosives into the hotel. Moments before this attack, two missiles were fired from a fast-moving vehicle at an Israeli passenger plane that had just taken off from Mombasa Airport. The plane was not damaged and was able to land safely in Israel. Police say the attackers were able to escape in their vehicle. The plane belonged to an Israeli airline and was carrying 260 passengers and 10 crew members at the time of the attack. John Sawers, the Kenyan ambassador to Israel, stated that there is no doubt that Al-Qaeda was behind these attacks. A group called the Palestinian Army claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing and missile attack, stating in a statement released in Beirut that they wanted to emphasize the Palestinian cause. A Muslim cleric in London was quoted as saying that Islamic militant groups sympathetic to Al-Qaeda had warned about a potential attack in Kenya via email. Kenyan authorities say they have arrested two people in connection with this matter.
Israelis Targeted in Two Terrorist Attacks in Kenya Today - 2002-11-28
Today, Israelis were attacked in Kenya in two coordinated terrorist incidents, resulting in multiple casualties, including Israeli nationals. Al-Qaeda is suspected to be behind the attacks, which involved a suicide bombing and missile strike targeting an Israeli passenger plane. This incident highlights ongoing threats to Israeli citizens abroad and the involvement of militant groups in international terrorism.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Two coordinated terrorist attacks targeted Israelis in Kenya, involving a suicide bombing at a hotel and a missile attack on an Israeli plane. Al-Qaeda is suspected to be involved.
- 13 people were killed in the hotel bombing, including three Israelis.
- Two missiles were fired at an Israeli passenger plane, but it was not damaged.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the early 2000s, global terrorism was a major concern following the 9/11 attacks, with Al-Qaeda being a primary focus of international counter-terrorism efforts.
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