Explosion in Taba Hilton

Israel National News ^ | 22:14 Oct 07, '04 / 22 Tishrei 5765

[yonif]

(IsraelNN.com) An explosion occurred a short time ago in the Taba Hilton, on the Egyptian side of the border. According preliminary reports from Magen David Adom emergency medical service officials, the cause of the blast was a gas tank.

There are unconfirmed reports of dozens of injured. The IDF has already ordered helicopters into the air and MDA is mobilizing to treat the many wounded in the blast. Details to follow as they become available.

[SJackson]

JPost.com is reporting the Egyptian Army is cutting off the Sinai....

OK. I would presume that's to prevent further attacks, but who knows.

[MissAmericanPie]

What in the heck is wrong with Sharon? If I were his age, I would wipe Palestine from the face of the earth, and that would be my legacy to Israel.

The next guy in line could take credit for talking trash about what a butcher I am, and how sorry Israel is for my deplorable actions, and he can apologize to the international community. But there would not be one, so called, Palestinian left to apologize to.

[judicial meanz]

Also closed the Suez Canal, according to Debka. IDF is setting up a war room to allow Homefront Command the ability to shuffle rescue assistance to the scene.

Opinion- This reeks of Al Qaeda, and I'll bet a running gunfight is going on somewhere in Egypt right now

[radicalamericannationalist]

Bombing the pyramids is foolish because they are historically interesting and irreplaceable :-).

Would solve the mummy problem though (though I rather did like those movies) :-)

[BurbankKarl]

I think it is AQ also. Sounds like the Las Vegas attack plan in miniature

[judicial meanz]

Good to see you Karl.

I think you hit the nail squarely on the head. IIRC, Threat Matrix had a posting three days ago about something similar. I'll have to check.

[SeattleTiger]

Right, and we agree that radical Islam sustains itself on hate. You made a great point in putting the current conflict in historic context as one in a series. I, on the other hand, did not make my point well: that we should not descend to their level of vitriol, or we perpetuate the evil ourselves.

[SJackson]

Also closed the Suez Canal, according to Debka. IDF is setting up a war room to allow Homefront Command the ability to shuffle rescue assistance to the scene. Opinion- This reeks of Al Qaeda, and I'll bet a running gunfight is going on somewhere in Egypt right now

Could be, though Hamas, Hizbollah and others could pull this off so far. They've been practicing in Iraq. If I'm Mubarak, I'm watching my back.

[priceofreedom]

ZAKA Volunteers Arriving in Eilat
02:08 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765


(IsraelNN.com) At least forty ZAKA Rescue & Recovery organization volunteers are being flown to Eilat along with necessary equipment. They will then make their way to the Taba Hilton to begin the painful chore of tending to the remains of the victims.

[priceofreedom]

Club Hotel Accommodating Victims
02:12 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765


(IsraelNN.com) Eilat’s Club Hotel has placed two large halls at the disposal of Taba victims, permitting them a place to remain as well as serving hot beverages and snacks in addition to making telephones available to them.

[priceofreedom]

Sinai Declared a Closed Military Zone
02:11 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765


(IsraelNN.com) Israel Radio’s Reshet Bet reports that Egypt has declared Sinai a “closed military zone”. Arrests have already been made as Egyptian authorities begin efforts to piece together the events leading to yet unconfirmed terror attacks apparently targeting Egyptian resorts catering to Israelis.

[priceofreedom]

Police Increasing Alert Status in Eilat and Southern Areas
02:15 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765


(IsraelNN.com) Police in Eilat are increasing operational alert status along with other southern areas. This in part due to the expected arrival of thousands of Israelis from Egypt.

In addition, a sizable force is expected to provide security for ZAKA Rescue & Recovery organization volunteers who will be making their way to the Taba Hilton.

[BurbankKarl]

It could be Hamas....but they would be wiped out in retaliation...although they did say they were planning a huge operation.

They also think the US won't act because of the election season...but GWB won't care...if he for some reason loses Nov 2, he will clean up as much as he can before Jan.

[priceofreedom]

The IDF has Assumed Command
02:22 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765


(IsraelNN.com) The IDF has assumed overall command of the efforts dealing with the attacks in Egypt, rescue of victims, as well as the evacuation of Israelis from Egypt. This has been confirmed a short time ago by spokeswoman Brigadier-General Ruth Yaron.

[CindyDawg]

Yeah, I could see entering with the injured for further terror as part of this evil plan. Isn't that what happened at the Russian school?

[SJackson]

For what it's worth, Hamas has claimed credit.

[BurbankKarl]

Israeli medical personnel help an injured person from an ambulance outside the Joseftal hospital in Eilat, southern Israel October 7, 2004 in this frame grab taken from video footage. Suspected bomb blasts hit three Egyptian Red Sea resorts used by vacationing Israelis on Thursday and at least 23 people were feared dead from the biggest explosion, Israeli media said. A blast at Taba's Hilton hotel, just metres from the border crossing point, was followed shortly by explosions at two other resort towns in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula popular with Israelis.

An injured person is helped from an ambulance outside the Joseftal hospital in Eilat, southern Israel October 7, 2004 in this frame grab taken from video footage. About 100 people were taken to a hospital in the Egyptian border resort of Taba after a huge blast tore through an Egyptian hotel, a hospital source said. Photo by Reuters Tv/Reuters A blast at Taba's Hilton hotel, just metres from the border crossing point, was followed shortly by explosions at two other resort towns in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula popular with Israelis.

[Kornev]

As if there's much distinction amongst islam's armies.

[priceofreedom]

its a very real possibility. Israel must take all steps necessary to protect their citizens. I would not be suprised if Israel didnt slip in some special forces with their emergency personnel in order to hunt down these terrorists. When Israel warned them not to go to the Sinai, people should have listened!!!

[KneelBeforeZod]

I stayed at the Luxor Hilton and the Cairo Hilton a few years back. They had a lot of heavily armed "Tourist Police" out front... but obviously they weren't much of a deterrant here.