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Hamas Claims Responsibility for West Bank Car Bombing and Shooting Killing Three Police Officers

Sep 2, 2024, 08:19 AM

Hamas' armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks against Israelis in the West Bank. These incidents include a double car bombing in the Gush Etzion area on Friday night and a drive-by shooting that resulted in the deaths of three Israeli police officers. The attacks are reportedly in response to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and operations in the West Bank. There are conflicting reports about responsibility, with Fatah and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades also claiming involvement in the failed car bombing. The attacks occurred in the Hebron area, a Hamas stronghold, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.