Another high-intensity bus bombing. This time the bus was full of school children and office workers. 19 of them are dead, and over 50 injured. The bomber, the rather appropriately-named Mohmmad al Ghoul, boarded the bus with a large suitcase and detonated it soon after the bus pulled away from the stop. The blast was strong enough to lift the bus off the ground.
"Many of of the wounded are aged 10-12."
Palestinian Authority spokesman Saeb Erekat, apparently with a straight face, blamed Israel for the "deteriorating security situation."
I know what you're thinking: give these guys their own state.
Posted by Dr. Frank at June 18, 2002 08:30 AM | TrackBack