Event

2002 Mahane Yehuda Market bombing

12 Apr 2002 · 31.78° N, 35.21° E

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When
12 Apr 2002
Kind
Event
Coordinates
31.78° N, 35.21° E

Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, 2002 Mahane Yehuda Market bombing.

Summary

Mahane Yehuda Market bombing: A Palestinian Arab female suicide bomber attacks the entrance to Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem, killing seven Israelis and injuring 104. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claims responsibility for the attack.

2002 Mahane Yehuda Market bombing

Terrorist attack in Jerusalem

A suicide bombing occurred on 12 April 2002 at a bus stop located at the entrance to the Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem's main fruit and vegetable market. The site of the attack was chosen in order to cause maximum number of casualties. 6 civilians were killed in the attack and 104 were injured. The al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.

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