CNN Turk: Explosion rocks Neveh Shalom synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey; 23 reported dead

Check out post 120, video is available now.

121 posted on 11/15/2003 2:49:14 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

122 posted on 11/15/2003 2:53:09 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

They wanted to kill the Jews.The fact they also killed Turks doesn't matter,Ramadan doesn't matter, Iraqis,or jihadists car bombing Iraqis doesn't matter..if they kill an American or someone who seems to be cooperating...or walking by.

123 posted on 11/15/2003 2:53:37 AM PST by MEG33

bttt. Regarding that group, I heard the same and that they are not taking their claim seriously but looking at Al Queda.

126 posted on 11/15/2003 2:56:34 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

CNN and others may have more on the hour(I hate weekends when it's breaking news)

127 posted on 11/15/2003 2:58:33 AM PST by MEG33

To: TurkishOpinion

It is believed the ceiling of the synagogue fell on top of those inside.

129 posted on 11/15/2003 2:59:59 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

Injured are officially set right now at 146.

130 posted on 11/15/2003 3:00:25 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

There is a special place in hell for these car bombers.

131 posted on 11/15/2003 3:05:46 AM PST by MEG33

An injured man is carried to an ambulance following an explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003. Two simultaneous explosions are reported near to the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, and at least 20 people reported dead. Unidentified authorities are reporting that the blasts were caused by car bombs. (AP Photo/CHA via APTN)

An injured man moves his hand as he is carried to an ambulance following an explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003. Two simultaneous explosions are reported near to the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, and at least 20 people reported dead. Unidentified authorities are reporting that the blasts were caused by car bombs. (AP Photo/CHA via APTN)

Entrance of the Neve Shalom Synagogue is seen after an explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday Nov. 15, 2003. Suicide car bombers attacked two synagogues in Istanbul in simultanious blasts, killing at least 23 people, officials said. A militant Turkish Islamic group claimed responsibility for the blasts. The Neve Shalom synagogue is the city's largest, and the other bomb severely damaged the Beth Israel synagogue in the affluent district of Sisli. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)

Burnt vehicles are seen after an explosion outside of the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday Nov. 15, 2003. The entrance to the synagogue seen at left. Suicide car bombers attacked two synagogues in Istanbul, killing at least 23 people, officials said. A militant Turkish Islamic group claimed responsibility for the blasts. One explosion went off outside the Neve Shalom synagogue, the city's largest. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)

Forensics examine a hole, left in the bottom, after an explosion outside of the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday Nov. 15, 2003. Suicide car bombers attacked two synagogues in Istanbul at almost the same time, killing at least 23 people, officials said. A militant Turkish Islamic group claimed responsibility for the blasts. One explosion went off outside the Neve Shalom synagogue, the city's largest. The other severely damaged the Beth Israel synagogue in the affluent district of Sisli. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)

132 posted on 11/15/2003 3:06:05 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)

Fox News reported that people were complaining of a very loud odor of ammonia.

133 posted on 11/15/2003 3:14:26 AM PST by TexKat

That has been reported several places.I have no idea what caused that.

134 posted on 11/15/2003 3:19:35 AM PST by MEG33

Pictures and info here.

135 posted on 11/15/2003 3:21:59 AM PST by MEG33

I have been so worried about Kuwait. I think about it everyday.

136 posted on 11/15/2003 3:23:20 AM PST by TexKat

I can imagine you would.Those jihadists seem to be after soft targets,though.Of course the road side bombs are a menace and hard to detect.

May God watch over each of our military men and women and bring them home safe.May the bombers experience hell soon.

137 posted on 11/15/2003 3:35:36 AM PST by MEG33

138 posted on 11/15/2003 3:38:08 AM PST by mystery-ak (Mike's back)

Bomb Raid on Synagogues in Turkey, 24 dead, 100 wounded

My lord...

139 posted on 11/15/2003 3:38:44 AM PST by Prodigal Son

The ammonia contamination could have been the result of a ruptured refrigeration or cooling system. A mere thimble full of ammonia can render a large room uninhabitable.

Ammonia can be explosive, though only under a very narrow range of conditions (pressure and PPM concentration). An intentional ammonia explosion would be very difficult to produce.

My prayers are with the victims of this attack.

140 posted on 11/15/2003 3:40:15 AM PST by BraveMan

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