UPDATE: 1 dead, 50 wounded in Jerusalem bombing

[happysandyh]

Large-scale terrorism returned to the streets of Jerusalem Wednesday afternoon when a powerful bomb was set off at a crowded bus stop near the downtown Central Bus Station, killing one person and wounding up to 50 others.
The one fatality, who died of her wounds at a Jerusalem hospital following emergency surgery, was later identified as a British tourist. Three other victims were listed in serious condition.
Security officials said the bomb was planted inside a bag at the base of a telephone booth next to the bus stop. They are still unsure how the bomb was set off - whether it was on a timer or was detonated by remote control - but one thing is clear: the terrorist managed to escape the scene.
Roadblocks were immediately set up around Jerusalem in an effort to capture the terrorist and any accomplices.
The bombing is the first large-scale terrorist attack to hit Jerusalem since the spate of bulldozer and car ramming attacks during the latter half of 2008.
From: Israel Today


I just found out today that this lady who was killed by the terrorist bomb had worked as a missionary to an African country for 20 years and was now in Israel studying at the Hebrew University and working with a ministry that I am well aware of (we're family friends with the head of the ministry). What a horrible loss of life, but at least we know that she is in the presence of the Lord who she served so faithfully!

[Tehilah Ba'Aretz]

I keep hearing on the BBC and CNN that Israel is guilty of crimes against the Palestinian and that is why the terrorists feel justified. The real truth may be much more simple. Satan hates believers who love and work to bless God's chosen people and Israel. I wonder if she was the real target of this evil attack.

[Lista]

That is so incredibly sad. I really don't like mean people.

[happysandyh]

Neither do I, Lista!