For the second time in just 15 days the town of Rishon LeTzion has been hit by suicide terrorism. At around 9:30 PM last night an Arab detonated his explosives in a pedestrian mall in the heart of the city, killing two Israelis and wounding over 40. This morning 26 victims from the attack remain hospitalized, with four listed in serious condition.
Eyewitnesses to the attack say that the Arab who carried out the attack was wearing a disguise, and therefore failed to arouse the suspicion of security officials. The area in the vicinity of the explosion was crowded with people who were enjoying a relaxing evening outdoors.
On May 7th an Arab suicide bomber detonated his explosives on the third floor of a building in Rishon’s new industrial area killing 15 Israelis. Prior to that incident, no terror attacks had taken place in the city since the beginning of the Oslo War 19 months ago.
Eyewitnesses to the attack say that the Arab who carried out the attack was wearing a disguise, and therefore failed to arouse the suspicion of security officials. The area in the vicinity of the explosion was crowded with people who were enjoying a relaxing evening outdoors.
On May 7th an Arab suicide bomber detonated his explosives on the third floor of a building in Rishon’s new industrial area killing 15 Israelis. Prior to that incident, no terror attacks had taken place in the city since the beginning of the Oslo War 19 months ago.