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Israel Blames Syria For Suicide Bombing in Tel Aviv

HeadlineFeb 28, 2005

Israel is now blaming Syria for Friday’s suicide bombing outside a karaoke bar in Tel Aviv that killed five. The attack marked the first suicide bombing in Israel since November 1st and the first breach of a ceasefire agreement brokered three weeks ago between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel warned it may attack Syria in retaliation. The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad, which has an office in Damascas, claimed responsibility for the attack. Israel has also threatened to freeze peace efforts if the Palestinian leadership does not crack down on militant groups following the bombing.

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