Carmel Market bombing

The Carmel Market bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on 1 November 2004 at the Carmel Market located at the heart of Tel Aviv's business district. Three people were killed in the attack and over 30 people were injured.[1]

Carmel Market bombing
Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign
The attack site
The attack site
LocationCarmel Market, Tel Aviv, Israel
Coordinates32°4′7.26″N 34°46′8.57″E
Date1 November 2004 (2004-11-01)
Attack type
suicide bombing
Deaths3 Israeli civilians (+ 1 bomber)
Injured30+ Israeli civilians
PerpetratorsPopular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility for the attack.[2]

The attack

On Monday, 1 November 2004, shortly after 11:00 am, a Palestinian suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt hidden underneath his clothes detonated the explosive device at the Carmel Market located at the heart of Tel Aviv's business district.[1]

The blast killed three civilians and injured over 30 people.[1]

The perpetrators

The Palestinian Marxist–Leninist militant group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility for the attack, and stated that the attack was carried out by a 16-year-old Palestinian named Amar Alfar who originated from the Palestinian city of Nablus in the West Bank.[2]

Official reactions

Involved parties

 Israel: Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman urged the Palestinian Authority to crack down on armed militants.[3]

 Palestinian territories:

References

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