Patt Junction bus bombing
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A suicide bombing on an Egged bus was carried out by Hamas in Jerusalem on June 18, 2002, killing 19 people and wounding over 74. 17 of the dead were residents of Gilo.[1]
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Patt junction bus bombing | |
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Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
Native name | הפיגוע בקו 32א |
Location | Jerusalem |
Coordinates | 31°45′00″N 35°11′54″E |
Date | June 18, 2002; 21 years ago (2002-06-18) c.7:50 am (UTC+2) |
Target | Egged bus |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Weapon | Suicide vest |
Deaths | 19 civilians (+1 bomber) |
Injured | 74+ civilians |
Perpetrator | Hamas claimed responsibility |
Participant | 1 |
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