Hadera Market bombing
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hadera Market bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on October 26, 2005 at the entrance to the main fruit and vegetable open-air market in Hadera. Seven people were killed in the attack,[1][2] and 55 were injured, of them five in severe condition.[3]
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Hadera Market bombing | |
---|---|
Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
Native name | הפיגוע בשוק בחדרה |
Location | Hadera's open-air market, Hadera, Israel |
Coordinates | 32°26′08″N 34°55′15″E |
Date | October 26, 2005; 18 years ago (2005-10-26) |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Weapon | 5 kilograms (11 lb) suicide vest |
Deaths | 7 Israeli civilians (+1 bomber) |
Injured | 55 Israeli civilians |
Perpetrator | Islamic Jihad organization claimed responsibility |
Close
The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack.[4]