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Explosion Hits Israeli City of Netanya, Killing at Least Two
At least two people were killed and some 25 others injured Sunday afternoon in an explosion in Israel's northern town of Netanya, Israel TV Channel one reported.
At least two people were killed and some 25 others injured Sunday afternoon in an explosion in Israel's northern town of Netanya, Israel TV Channel one reported.
The explosion, reportedly most like a suicide bombing attack, occurred at around 16:25 p.m. local time (1325GMT) in the market inthe town.
Several of the injured are reported to be in serious condition, while others were said to have sustained light injuries.
Minutes ahead of the explosion, Israel police received a warningof an attack in the area, the report said.
Netanya, close to the 1967 green line border with the West Bank's Palestinian areas, has been a frequent target of the suicidebombing attacks.
The latest explosion in the town occurred on March 27, killing 29 civilians and afterward Israel launched massive retaliatory offensive in the West Bank.