2004 Ashdod Port bombings — the full case file

The bombers meant to hit fuel tanks for a mega attack, but detonated hundreds of meters short. Two Palestinian suicide bombers detonated explosives nearly simultaneously at the Port of Ashdod, Israel, on March 14, 2004, killing 10 civilians and injuring 16 others. Hamas and Fatah claimed joint responsibility. “mega attack,” Israeli officials said. On March 14, 2004, two Palestinian suicide bombers detonate explosive devices nearly simultaneously at the Port of Ashdod, Israel, at approximately 16:20, killing 10 civilians and injuring 16 others. On March 14, 2004, Hamas and Fatah jointly claim responsibility for the attack. On March 15, 2004, Contemporaneous news outlets report on the bombings and their aftermath, including cancellation of a planned summit. The case is recorded as solved. This case file is kept in memory of the victims and the people who loved them. The full sourced case file, with every fact cited, is at casepin dot org.

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