Religion of Peace™ strikes again
Attack on Jews vacationing in Egypt kills 30, wounds more than 360.
EILAT, Israel Oct. 7, 2004 — An explosion tore through a resort hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 160, officials said.
Two smaller blasts were reported later at other tourist sites in the Sinai, and witnesses gave reports that car bombs caused all three explosions. Egyptian officials said they had no evidence of terrorism but that it was unlikely the three blasts could be coincidence. Israel's Army Radio quoted Israeli security officials as saying they were convinced the first explosion was a car bomb.
The explosions came a month after the Israeli government urged citizens not to visit Egypt, citing a "concrete" terror threat to tourists in an area. The warning, issued on Sept. 9 by the counterterrorism center in Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's office, identified the Sinai Peninsula as the target of a potential attack.
The initial blast, about 10 p.m., rocked the Hilton hotel in the Taba resort, only yards from the Israeli border.
"The whole front of the hotel has collapsed. There are dozens of people on the floor, lots of blood. It is very tense," witness Yigal Vakni told Army Radio. "I am standing outside of the hotel, the whole thing is burning and they have nothing to put it out with."
Two smaller blasts were reported later at other tourist sites in the Sinai, and witnesses gave reports that car bombs caused all three explosions. Egyptian officials said they had no evidence of terrorism but that it was unlikely the three blasts could be coincidence. Israel's Army Radio quoted Israeli security officials as saying they were convinced the first explosion was a car bomb.
The explosions came a month after the Israeli government urged citizens not to visit Egypt, citing a "concrete" terror threat to tourists in an area. The warning, issued on Sept. 9 by the counterterrorism center in Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's office, identified the Sinai Peninsula as the target of a potential attack.
The initial blast, about 10 p.m., rocked the Hilton hotel in the Taba resort, only yards from the Israeli border.
"The whole front of the hotel has collapsed. There are dozens of people on the floor, lots of blood. It is very tense," witness Yigal Vakni told Army Radio. "I am standing outside of the hotel, the whole thing is burning and they have nothing to put it out with."
So, don't worry about it. Egyptian officials have said there is no evidence that this was terrorism. Go about your business. Nothing to see here, move along...
10/8 UPDATE:
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The death toll stands at 31, and is expected to rise in last night's resort bombing in Sinai.
Once again, the islamofascists continue to spread their blood-soaked love of allah across the globe.
- The Jawa Report has a host of good links about last night's attack.
- Via Darleen's place - Reports of street celebrations in Gaza and Cairo. As Darleen so adeptly puts it, Kerry would call a summit to make sure any response by Israel meets his global test.
- The terrorist news network Al Jizziera says it's probably just a gas line that exploded.
- Other coverage and commentary: Chad Evans, Brain Shavings, Digger's Realm, Backcountry Conservative, Command Post.
posted by Preston @ Thursday, October 07, 2004
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