Four Israelis were killed and dozens injured when a Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a Tel Aviv nightclub on Friday night.
At this point, Syrian-based Islamic Jihad seems the likely culprit, though the PA prefers to suggest Hizbollah is responsible. Sharon says:
The immediate test for the Palestinian Authority will be in vigorous action against Islamic Jihad members.
Notable coverage:
* Would someone please get The Observer’s David Aaronovich an editor?
* ‘White House urges ‘immediate’ Palestinian response to bombing’ (AFP)
* If this is true, it signals some kind of advancement: ‘Palestinians Angry Over Tel Aviv Attack’
In contrast to the dozens of previous suicide bombings, no celebrations were held in the West Bank on Saturday and militant groups didn’t hang the customary posters of congratulations at the bomber’s home.
Though YNet reported:
Fatah and Islamic Jihad members fired shots in the air in celebration following the attack.
* Don’t miss this from AP:
Israeli military officials said Sunday they received information a month ago that the cell behind Friday’s bombing was planning an attack and passed it along to Palestinian officials, who did nothing.
