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Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for Failed Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing

Aug 19, 2024, 10:43 AM

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have claimed responsibility for a failed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The attack occurred on Sunday and involved a truck explosion, which was intended as a suicide bombing. The terrorist carried 8 kg of explosives, but the bomb detonated prematurely, resulting in the death of the attacker and moderate injuries to one other person. The assailant reportedly planned to reach either the nearby synagogue or a shopping center. Hamas announced the operation via their Al-Qassam Brigades Telegram account and warned of more suicide attacks in Israel if the conflict in Gaza continues. Israeli officials have confirmed the incident as a terrorist attack.