Davidka Square bus bombing

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Jerusalem bus 14A attack
Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign
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Memorial for the attack victims
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Location of Jerusalem
LocationJerusalem
DateJune 11, 2003;20 years ago (2003-06-11)
c. 17:30 pm
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths17 civilians (+1 bomber)
InjuredApproximately 100 civilians
PerpetratorHamas claimed responsibility

A suicide bombing took place on June 11, 2003, on Egged bus line 14a at Davidka Square in the center of Jerusalem. 17 people were killed in the attack and over 100 people were injured.

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Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.

The attack

At about 17:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, a Palestinian suicide bomber dressed as an Orthodox Jew, boarded bus No. 14a at the Mahane Yehuda market bus stop on Jaffa Road. At Davidka Square, the bomber detonated his explosive device, which contained a large quantity of metal shrapnel designed to cause maximum casualties. [1] [2] [3]

17 people were killed in the attack and more than 100 people were injured, including dozens of passersby. [1] [2]

The perpetrator

Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the attack was an act of vengeance for the Israeli assassination attempt on the senior Hamas leader Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi on Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Rantisi survived the assassination attempt during which Israeli helicopters fired missiles at his car. [1]

Lawsuits were filed against Arab Bank, NatWest and Crédit Lyonnais for channeling money to Hamas. [4]

Israeli retaliation

Shortly after the bus attack, Israeli helicopters fired rockets at a moving car in Gaza that was carrying two senior Hamas members, among others. All of the car's six passengers were killed, including Hamas leader Tito Masoud. [5] [6] [7]

Official reactions

Involved partiesFlag of Israel.svg Israel: A spokesman for the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon stated that the suicide attack indicates that the Palestinians have done nothing to crack down on militants. [5]

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International

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "BBC NEWS | Middle East | Suicide blast hits Jerusalem bus". BBC News . London: BBC. June 11, 2003. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Jerusalem bus attack death toll rises to 17 - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News". haaretz.com. 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  3. "Suicide bombing of Egged bus No 14A in Jerusalem -". mfa.gov.il. 2011. Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  4. Preston, Julia (April 15, 2006). "Hurt by Hamas, Americans Sue Banks in U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 "16 Killed on Israeli Bus; 7 Die in Gaza". Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  6. NewsLibrary.com - newspaper archive, clipping service - newspapers and other news sources
  7. Israel Hits Gaza after Jerusalem Bombing : NPR
  8. USATODAY.com - Bush condemns Jerusalem bus bombing

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