Bombings in Israel first in months
Today's bus bombings in Beersheba, Israel were the first since March.
Israel attributes the calm to its West Bank wall, which may be praised for thwarting the daily suicide attacks carried out by militant Palestinians but blamed for cutting off Palestinians from family members, jobs and many necessities for survival such as clean water and food.
Yassir Arafat condemned the attacks saying that such violence only gives Israel reason to reciprocate and is not in the interest of the Palestinian people.
Israel responded to the attacks by storming Hebron, the nearest Palestinian city to Beersheba. The homes of the presumed attackers were surrounded and family members were questioned. Perhaps a heavy handed response, but one which could only be expected.
Israel and Israelis point to the fence as a necessary preventative measure against such attacks and today's bombing has strengthened that sentiment even more.
Israel attributes the calm to its West Bank wall, which may be praised for thwarting the daily suicide attacks carried out by militant Palestinians but blamed for cutting off Palestinians from family members, jobs and many necessities for survival such as clean water and food.
Yassir Arafat condemned the attacks saying that such violence only gives Israel reason to reciprocate and is not in the interest of the Palestinian people.
Israel responded to the attacks by storming Hebron, the nearest Palestinian city to Beersheba. The homes of the presumed attackers were surrounded and family members were questioned. Perhaps a heavy handed response, but one which could only be expected.
Israel and Israelis point to the fence as a necessary preventative measure against such attacks and today's bombing has strengthened that sentiment even more.
posted by david at 8:51 PM
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