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9.00AM: Ynetnews reports:
The bomber, who was approaching buses in the area, apparently spotted security guards and blew himself up outside the station. Police are looking into the possibility that two suicide bombers detonated themselves.
So much for the alleged “climate of goodwill” created by our Gaza withdrawal.
9:05AM: Why Beer Sheva? The JPost with a very important fact:
In the past attacks in Beersheba have been carried out by terrorists who crossed into Israel from the southern Hebron hills, where the security fence has not been completed.
9:50AM: Glad to see Dave is ok. I only hope all of those innocent people injured make complete and speedy recoveries.
11:20AM: So far: 48 wounded, 2 seriously. But it could have been much worse, save for the bravery and quick thinking of the bus driver and security guards.
The bomber had aroused the suspicions of the driver of a crowded Number 9 bus. Asked by the bomber if his bus went to Soroka, the driver directed him to another area, then alerted security guards, who pursued the attacker until he set off the bomb.Witnesses said the alertness of the driver and the guards prevented what could have been a much more costly attack. The explosion occurred during the morning rush hour at the start of the Israeli work week.
