Benjamin Ben Eliezer, Israel's Defense Minister, says the government will respond quickly and severely to the bombing on Wednesday at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In that bombing, 7 people were killed, including 5 Americans, and over 80 were injured. The explosion occurred around noon in the busy cafeteria of the university. Mr. Ben Eliezer stated on Israeli radio that the army will quickly attack Hamas. This Palestinian militant group has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack, stating it was in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on the city of Gaza, which killed a Hamas military commander and 14 civilians. Meanwhile, today the body of an Israeli was found at his workplace in the West Bank near the city of Tulkarm. Israeli police say the man was shot dead while his hands and feet were bound.
The Army Will Quickly Attack Hamas
Israel's Defense Minister announced a swift military response to a bombing at the Hebrew University that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Hamas claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for an Israeli airstrike. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A bombing at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem killed 7 people, including 5 Americans, and injured over 80. Israel's Defense Minister announced a swift military response targeting Hamas, who claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The bombing occurred at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- Hamas claimed the attack was retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with periodic escalations in violence often involving civilian casualties.
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