Two Palestinian suicide bombers detonated themselves in central Tel Aviv. In this incident, three people were killed and about 40 others were injured. The bombers themselves were also killed. Two of those killed as a result of the explosion were foreign workers, and the third was an Israeli citizen. Government officials state that most of the injured are foreign workers. The suicide attack, which occurred in the late hours of Wednesday, took place in southern Tel Aviv in an area filled with shops and restaurants catering to the large community of foreign workers. The Islamic Jihad militant group claimed responsibility for the incident. The Palestinian Authority condemned the attack. This simultaneous dual bombing occurred after a 27-day hiatus during which no Palestinian terrorist attacks against Israel had taken place.
Two Palestinian Suicide Bombers Detonate Themselves in Central Tel Aviv - 2002-07-18
Two Palestinian suicide bombers exploded themselves in Tel Aviv, killing three and injuring around 40, mostly foreign workers. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, while the Palestinian Authority condemned the attack. This incident marks a significant return to violence after a period of calm.
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📰 What Happened
Two Palestinian suicide bombers detonated explosives in central Tel Aviv, resulting in three deaths and approximately 40 injuries, primarily among foreign workers. The attack was claimed by the Islamic Jihad group.
- The attack occurred in a busy area filled with shops and restaurants.
- This incident marked a return to violence after a 27-day period without attacks.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history of violence, with suicide bombings being a tactic used by Palestinian militants. The Islamic Jihad group is known for its hardline stance against Israel.
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