'Significant terror attack' averted in Tel Aviv, says Israeli government
A spokesman of the Israeli government, David Mencer, says that "a significant terror attack" was averted in Tel Aviv. Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, threatening more attacks in Israel as the war in Gaza drags on.
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00:00Last night a terror attack in Tel Aviv with Hamas claiming responsibility.
00:05This was a significant terror attack which was averted yesterday in Tel Aviv.
00:10The Palestinian with a backpack loaded with explosives exploded his charge that he was carrying
00:18before he managed to reach a more heavily populated area.
00:24This is often the way with Hamas on the eve of potential deals
00:29to create quiet, to create peace in this region.
00:32They always try and have these terrorist outrages in order to inflame the region.
00:37It's unfortunately classic strategy which we've become used to from the dedicated monsters of Hamas.