David McDuff
02-22-2004, 07:24 AM
7 Dead in Jerusalem Terror Attack
09:20 Feb 22, '04 / 30 Shevat 5764
(IsraelNN.com) Police are confirming at least seven persons have been killed in this morning’s suicide bombing attack on board a number 14 bus in Jerusalem, traveling near Liberty Bell Park, at the end of Emek Refaim Street, about a block from the Inbal (Laromme Hotel).
Jerusalem hospital officials report over 50 victims of the blast are arriving in trauma centers and emergency rooms and preliminary triage of the victims is underway
Jerusalem Police Chief Miki Levy said that the blast, which occurred at 8:40 A.M., took place in the middle of the bus and that there are fatalities.
The explosion took place while the bus was standing at a street light.
"These are difficult days, and we are making huge efforts to stop terror attacks," Levy said.
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It appears that the bombing was carried out by a member of the Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades.
"We bless the pure hand that executed the attack," a senior member of terror organization told the Lebanese TV station. "Israel's intention to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and the construction of the security fence proves the legitimacy of our way."
Senior Al-Aksa Brigades official Osama Hamdan told the the Hizbullah television station, that the attack was meant to serve as a message to the ICJ that the security fence will not bring security to Israeli civilians. (Jerusalem Post)
No condemnation by the PA so far.
09:20 Feb 22, '04 / 30 Shevat 5764
(IsraelNN.com) Police are confirming at least seven persons have been killed in this morning’s suicide bombing attack on board a number 14 bus in Jerusalem, traveling near Liberty Bell Park, at the end of Emek Refaim Street, about a block from the Inbal (Laromme Hotel).
Jerusalem hospital officials report over 50 victims of the blast are arriving in trauma centers and emergency rooms and preliminary triage of the victims is underway
Jerusalem Police Chief Miki Levy said that the blast, which occurred at 8:40 A.M., took place in the middle of the bus and that there are fatalities.
The explosion took place while the bus was standing at a street light.
"These are difficult days, and we are making huge efforts to stop terror attacks," Levy said.
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It appears that the bombing was carried out by a member of the Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades.
"We bless the pure hand that executed the attack," a senior member of terror organization told the Lebanese TV station. "Israel's intention to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and the construction of the security fence proves the legitimacy of our way."
Senior Al-Aksa Brigades official Osama Hamdan told the the Hizbullah television station, that the attack was meant to serve as a message to the ICJ that the security fence will not bring security to Israeli civilians. (Jerusalem Post)
No condemnation by the PA so far.