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Monday, August 19, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 19, 2024
Hamas claims attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, vows to carry out more
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The scene of the previous night's bomb blast in southern Tel Aviv, August 19, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
The Hamas terror group claims responsibility for yesterday’s intended bombing attack in Tel Aviv.
In a statement, the terror group says it carried out the attack alongside the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and that it was a suicide bombing.
The bomber died when his backpack exploded, and a passerby was injured.
Hamas also warns that suicide bombings in Israel will continue, in response to Israeli attacks.
