Pi Glilot bombing attempt
2002 foiled attack attempt in Tel Aviv, Israel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pi Glilot bombing was an attempt by a Palestinian terrorist to cause a massive explosion in the Pi Glilot LPG depot north of Tel Aviv, Israel. It occurred on May 23, 2002. The attempt was foiled with no injuries, but if it had succeeded, it could have killed thousands of people in a massive fireball.
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Pi Glilot bombing | |
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Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
Native name | Hebrew: ניסיון הפיגוע בחוות הדלק והגז פי גלילות |
Location | ![]() |
Coordinates | 32°08′26″N 34°48′16″E |
Date | May 23, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-05-23) |
Attack type | Bombing attack |
Weapon | Remote controlled explosive weapon |
Perpetrators | Hamas claimed responsibility |
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