2002 Rishon LeZion bombing | |
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Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
Native name | הפיגוע במועדון השפילד קלאב |
Location | Rishon Lezion, Israel |
Date | 7 May 2002 11:03 pm |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Deaths | 15 (+1 bomber) |
Injured | 55 |
Perpetrator | Hamas claimed responsibility |
The 2002 Rishon LeZion bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on 7 May 2002 at a crowded game club located in the new industrial area of Rishon Lezion, Israel. 16 people were killed in the attack and 55 were injured.
The Islamic militant group Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.