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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Three killed in first suicide bombing to strike Eilat
2007-01-29
In the first suicide bombing to strike Israel's southernmost city, a bomber blew himself up in an Eilat bakery shortly before 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, killing three people but wounding only a few others. Director of MDA in Eilat Robert Tolesco said that when paramedics arrived on the scene, they had found no one in need of medical attention. Surprisingly, only three people arrived at Yosephtal Hospital in Eilat following the bombing. All three required treatment for shock, and one woman was also suffering from ringing in her ears as a result of the explosion.

Al-Arabiya television reported on Monday that the bomber was Muhammad Faisal al-Saksak, a 21-year-old Gaza resident and member of Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades.
If my name was Mohammad Faisal al-Sucksuck I'd try and kill myself, too. I probably wouldn't have lasted until I was 21, either.
According to reports by security sources, at least two local residents had spotted the al-Saksak, whose heavy coat and large bag aroused their suspicions, and called the police. When al-Saksak - who, according to security forces, appeared to have stopped for coffee on his way to execute the bombing in a more crowded area - saw police cars approaching the bakery, he blew himself up.
"I'd like a coffee to go, infidel."
"Grande? Demi-grande? Latte? Double-latte? Expresso? Cappucino? Foam?"
"Oh hell with it!" [ka-boom!]
Benny Mazgini, 45, said he was in an apartment across the street when the building shook from the force of the blast. "It was awful - there was smoke, pieces of flesh all over the place," Mazgini said. Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades, the Islamic Jihad (which until recently refused to sign any cease-fire agreements), and a new terror group calling itself "Army of Believers" claimed joint reponsibility for the attack.

Eilat firefighter Shahar Zaid told Channel 2 that the bombing had not resulted in a blaze, as often occurs after an explosion, and that because the bomber had blown up inside the bakery, the damage had been comparatively contained. According to Channel 2, Eilat authorities had recently received warnings of possible terror attacks. However, police later denied that there had been warnings.

Eilat's police commander said his forces were working to secure the city. "Our assumption is that it's not one bomber, and there might be more bombers in Eilat right now," Stein said.

Some two hours after the bombing, roadblocks had been erected at all entrances to and exits from Eilat. In addition, police raised the level of alert nationwide. Police and the Shin Bet were looking into the possibility that the bomber had infiltrated Israel from the Sinai Peninsula. Global Jihad cells are known to be operating just south of Israel's border with Egypt.

Only Saturday, Egyptian security forces arrested a 17-year-old Alexandria resident who told a taxi driver in Sinai that he intended to execute a suicide bombing in Israel. Egypt said in response to Monday's bombing that there was "no way" that either the bomber or the explosives used could have been smuggled through Sinai, Israel Radio reported.

No suicide attacks have been carried out in Israel since April 17, 2006, when nine people were killed after a bomber blew himself up at a shwarma restaurant in Tel Aviv's old central bus station. Islamic Jihad claimed that attack.
Posted by:ryuge

#26  Had to keep stopping to dry it out while fighting off packs of hungry wolves.

At least you had wolves, we had to make do with the neighbors picture of an angry Lassie.
Posted by: Shipman   2007-01-29 22:31  

#25  Open wheels and of course on dirt; pavement is just for gettin' there. But watching a Toro lay rubber or a Craftsman w/ an 883 Harley do a burnout is a bit, uh, different.
check out www.fasttractors.com, our BC racing buddies
Posted by: USN, ret.   2007-01-29 22:07  

#24  No PETA members need apply.

Unless, of course, PETA stands for People Eating Tasty Animals. And, on the Baptist front, I resemble that remark, just not old enough to talk about farm life (grew up in suburban Atlanta).

*DUCKS all older folk mad at me*
Posted by: BA   2007-01-29 20:29  

#23  Grew up with a Farmall Cub and an International Harvester of a forgotten model. Both were older than me, and both are probably still running.
Posted by: Robert Crawford   2007-01-29 20:14  

#22  Sounds like Baptists to me...

Actualy I was raised as A "pissypalian" but it didn"t "Take"
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-01-29 18:08  

#21  Can I request open wheels? Fenders are just silly.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 17:50  

#20  only oval racers allowed

If its on dirt, I'm in.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 17:49  

#19  Re:#18: and #6 "Tractorism" sounds viable, I propose "Church" be A 40 acre field (minimum) needing attention, We"ll have different "Sects" ,mowing, plowing, harrowing, planting, and a sub-sect or two for Quail, partridge, Deer or whatever the local game is. Meetings are irregular, depending on season. Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-01-29 12:42
Sounds like Baptists to me...
I demand my own splinter sect; dedicated to racing lawn mowers. Something dreadfully wrong with going 35 + mph on a 12 hp Briggs-powered JD SX38. Fun, but everybody ensures their children are safely away from you (me) when the sport is mentioned...... Only oval racers allowed, btw.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2007-01-29 17:40  

#18  #6 "Tractorism" sounds viable, I propose "Church" be A 40 acre field (minimum) needing attention, We"ll have different "Sects" ,mowing, plowing, harrowing, planting, and a sub-sect or two for Quail, partridge, Deer or whatever the local game is. Meetings are irregular, depending on season. Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-01-29 12:42
Sounds like Baptists to me...
Posted by: Old Patriot   2007-01-29 17:13  

#17  Oddly enough they hate my racecar too. Some people don't appreciate methanol motors with open headers.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 16:26  

#16  Farmall H. Surprisingly impractical for plowing my driveway. Thought it would be neat. Neighbors hated it. I hate them, so it worked perfect.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 16:21  

#15  Martyrs also get a pass to jannah for 80 of their relatives. Got a no good cousin? Then off yourself Achmed.
Posted by: ed   2007-01-29 16:20  

#14  Cookie monster struck again.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-01-29 16:10  

#13  Had an allis-Chalmers "C" one time, it"s surprisingly easy to get parts for these old beasts.
Posted by: Had an allis-Chalmers"C", surprisingly easy to get parts for these old beasts   2007-01-29 16:08  

#12  A friend of mine has an 8N with some kind of road gear. I swear that thing will clip along at like 30. I admit, I lust after it. Which model Ford tractor had the V8 flatty in it? I saw 3 of them at a car show one time. Scored very high on the woodometer.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 16:03  

#11  Steve: did'ja leave out the part about having to keep one hand on the carb linkage to keep it running whilst fighting off said wolves ?:)
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2007-01-29 15:19  

#10  Enclosed cab with an AC unit

Bah, no modern religion for me. I grew up on a Ford 8N tractor with the Model T engine, complete with front mounted magneto. Cleverly located where the fan would blow melted snow all over it while plowing the road in a blizzard. Had to keep stopping to dry it out while fighting off packs of hungry wolves.
Posted by: Steve   2007-01-29 15:15  

#9  And here I was all set to add that it must have been a "Starblast" coffee shop, but then got sidetracked with all the discussion about John Deeres and big decks and such.
Can hardly wait for mowing season. Grass. Talibunnies. It don't matter.
Remember: Except for the Brave Lions of Islam, Nothing Runs (Away) Like a Deere.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2007-01-29 15:15  

#8  Peretz ordered operations inside Gaza. If someone here is competent enough to post the article with a proper link, here it is.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-01-29 15:01  

#7  No PETA members need apply.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-01-29 12:54  

#6  "Tractorism" sounds viable, I propose "Church" be A 40 acre field (minimum) needing attention, We"ll have different "Sects" ,mowing, plowing, harrowing, planting, and a sub-sect or two for Quail, partridge, Deer or whatever the local game is. Meetings are irregular, depending on season.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-01-29 12:42  

#5  Whahahhahahaha
Posted by: Besoeker   2007-01-29 09:34  

#4  Tractorism , Besoeker . A very rewarding religion , 'cept after an oil leak .
Posted by: MacNails   2007-01-29 09:32  

#3  I'm too old for feckless, giggly virgins, but a John Deere 25 horse, with a 54 inch deck would be handy. Enclosed cab with an AC unit (just in case). What religion was it again...?
Posted by: Besoeker   2007-01-29 09:26  

#2  Depends on the hadith quoted and the interpretation.

The majority view is that all moslems (male) get at least 72 virgins (plus lots of other goodies); but the matyrs (as was al-Saksak) get their rewards instantly.
Posted by: mhw   2007-01-29 09:18  

#1  A question for Rantburgers. Do they have levels of Martyrs.? Like does this guy only get two virgins and a goat, since he was a failure, but tried? Do they grade on a bell curve when giving virgins?
Posted by: plainslow   2007-01-29 08:43  

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