2008 Dimona suicide bombing
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The 2008 Dimona bombing was a suicide attack carried out in Dimona, Israel on February 4, 2008 by Hamas.[2] It is believed that Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip ordered the operation without the knowledge of the Hamas politburo in Damascus.[1]
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Location | Dimona, Israel |
Coordinates | 31°03′52.23″N 35°02′03.57″E |
Date | February 4, 2008 |
Attack type | suicide attack |
Deaths | 1 Israeli civilian (+ 2 bombers) |
Injured | 9 Israeli civilians |
Perpetrators | Two Palestinian assailants, working in a Hamas cell under Izzedine al Qassam Brigades commander Ahmed Jabari.[1] |
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