The Haifa bus 16 suicide bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on 2 December 2001 on an Egged bus in Haifa, Israel. 15 civilians were killed in the attack and 40 were injured.[1]
| Haifa bus 16 suicide bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
 Memorial for the attack victims | |
  The attack site | |
| Native name | הפיגוע בקו 16 |
| Location | Haifa, Israel |
| Coordinates | 32°48′04″N 35°00′40″E / 32.80111°N 35.01111°E |
| Date | 2 December 2001 c. 12:00 pm (UTC+2) |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Weapon | 10 kilograms (22 lb) suicide vest |
| Deaths | 15 civilians (+1 bomber) |
| Injured | 40 civilians |
| Perpetrator | Hamas claimed responsibility |
The Palestinian Islamist militant organization Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
The attack edit
During the afternoon of Sunday, 2 December 2001, the assailant calmly boarded Haifa bus No. 16, which was en route from Neve Sha'anan to the Giborim bridge. The assailant paid the bus fare and a few seconds later detonated the explosive device concealed underneath his clothes. The attack, which occurred in a busy intersection in the Tel Amal neighbourhood in Haifa, killed 15 civilians and injured 40 (17 of them critically).
The perpetrator edit
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack. A leaflet published by the Hamas announced that the suicide bomber was Maher Habashi, a 21-year-old Palestinian plumber from Nablus.[2]
References edit
- ^ Nelson, Cary (11 July 2016). Dreams Deferred: A Concise Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Movement to Boycott Israel. Indiana University Press. ISBN 9780253025180.
- ^ Martin, Gus (18 January 2012). Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues. SAGE. ISBN 9781452299754.