One dead in Jerusalem terror attack
By Haaretz Service
At least one person was killed and eight wounded in an terror attack at a hitchhiking stand in the French Hill junction in northern Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported.
The blast, which occurred at about 3:50 P.M. on the road leading to the Dead Sea, was caused by a female suicide bomber, according to Jerusalem police chief Ilan Franco. Three people are also in light condition.
One of the wounded was a 9-year-old child.
Fatah's Al-Aqsa Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack and said the female bomber came from the Jenin area.
Magen David Adom paramedics are treating casualties at the scene. According to Israel Radio, there are at least three people in serious condition.
Security forces are securing the area of the attack and the area has been sealed.
This was the first suicide bombing in Israel since the August 31 double bus bombing in Be'er Sheva that killed 16.
By Haaretz Service
At least one person was killed and eight wounded in an terror attack at a hitchhiking stand in the French Hill junction in northern Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported.
The blast, which occurred at about 3:50 P.M. on the road leading to the Dead Sea, was caused by a female suicide bomber, according to Jerusalem police chief Ilan Franco. Three people are also in light condition.
One of the wounded was a 9-year-old child.
Fatah's Al-Aqsa Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack and said the female bomber came from the Jenin area.
Magen David Adom paramedics are treating casualties at the scene. According to Israel Radio, there are at least three people in serious condition.
Security forces are securing the area of the attack and the area has been sealed.
This was the first suicide bombing in Israel since the August 31 double bus bombing in Be'er Sheva that killed 16.