Tuesday, May 14, 2002

Palestinians Sow Confusion and Doubt on Bombing


GAZA, May 12 — The head of the Palestinian Authority's intelligence service said today that a suicide bombing last week in Israel did not appear to be the work of Palestinian terrorists, but rather seemed to have been conducted by Israeli criminals against an illegal gambling club.

The bombing on Tuesday killed 15 Israeli civilians and wounded scores more, and the remarks today, by Amin al-Hendi, who is among those in the Palestinian Authority responsible for arresting terrorists, drew a strong reaction from Israel, which said the remarks were irresponsible and without foundation.

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