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Suicide Terrorist attack in Natanya

Not that I usually mention this on my site, but I’m really tierd from this shit. There was a terror attack in Natanya, a city in the center of Israel (Moonlight’s city, we’re there almost every second weekend or so). English readers can check out ABCnews report, the BBC Report or the Jerusalem Post one. Hebrew readers probably have already checked Ynet’s report (which also offers it in arabic). (photo: AP)

So far there are 3 dead (terrorist included) and 50 wounded result from a suicide bomber exploding in the market. Some structures collapsed, hurting more people. (The numbers are according to Israeli media, the most reliable source especially on this issue). Well, frankly I’m quite impressed from the efficiency of the israeli defense forces. Since operation “Defensive Wall” security forces have caught at least 23 terrorists while on their way to explode (not counting “planners”, but real terrorist already with explosives on their bodies). So, as bad as it sounds, missing 2 terrorists out of 25 is really good, imho. (the other terrorist being the one from the attack 10 days ago in Rishon LeZion).
(Note: seems I’ve forgotten the terror attack in Beer-Sheva on May 10th. Thanks Michal)

I can already see the discussion going to be on the GlobalAffairs Forum…

May 19, 2002 at 7:37 pm | Category: General |
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3 Comments so far

  1. Michal
    May 20th, 2002

    | 4:03 am

    Hi Civax,
    At the risk of sounding somewhat petty - you missed the terror attach in Be’er Seva on May 10th (two terrorists).
    __________

    And though it may not be the proper occasion - nice blog. Any chance for a Hebrew version?

  2. civax
    May 20th, 2002

    | 8:09 am

    Hi Michal - Yea, you’re right.
    Seems that when the number of wounded/dead is small, the whole incident looks not important and not serious. We’re getting used to the attacks and that’s what really bad about it.

    About an hebrew blog - well, not anytime soon. I hardly have time for the english one, let alone starting an additionl in hebrew… :)

  3. Michal
    May 20th, 2002

    | 8:13 pm

    Yea, I know. Its the wonderful& mystery way of our souls protecting themselves… No need for explanations. It’s just that our readers in English shouldn’t get such concessions…

    And as for the Hebrew part, understandable. Maybe some occasional appearances at places like -
    http://www.exego.net/core.asp
    instead?

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