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Five people lightly injured in explosion near King David street, Jerusalem (Israel Radio)

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Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert, Interior Minister Eli Yishai, Minister of Internal Security Uzi Landau, and Religious Affairs Minister Asher Ohana were guests at the hotel, Israel Radio reports

US envoy Anthony Zinni is staying at a hotel in the vicinity, but was unhurt in the blast

Police believe the bomber was en route to carry out an attack in nearby downtown Jerusalem, but the explosive device detonated prematurely

[paul51]

Does his family still celebrate if he blows himself up and doesn't take anyone with him? Dumb asses.

[Defender2]

Stay safe. All these terrorist have done is open all America's eyes to their evil! Their time is SHORT! They have done nothing but Anger Our United States and Israel to the Utmost! We will maintain our resolve until these terrorist networks are completely wiped off the face of the earth! This will take time, IT WILL BE DONE!!!! Stay safe in the meantime!

[Ymani Cricket]

I'm hearing that it was detonated INSIDE the former Jerusalem Hilton on the 5th floor.

[ipfreely]

There's only ever been one way to deal with such people. Whatever gloves Sharon had on just came off. The sun is setting on Palestine's overcast day.

[Ymani Cricket]

Bomb Detonated Inside Jerusalem Hotel

A suicide bomber detonated a bomb inside a hotel on King David Street in the Mammilla section of the capital. At this time, shortly following the blast, the exact location of the explosion remains uncertain but it appears to be on the fifth floor of the former Jerusalem Hilton. Preliminary emergency medical service reports the number of injured is small.

Additional confirmed details will be published as they become available.

more here:

Terror Attack Victims Transported to Jerusalem Hospitals (IsraelNationalNews.com) Five persons wounded in the suicide terror attack in front of the Metzudat David Hotel on King David Street earlier this morning were transported to Hadassah Hospital in the Mount Scopus neighborhood of the capital and the Shaare Zedek Medical Center. They are reported to have sustained “very light” injuries.

[lowbridge]

Who is more suicidal? The Japanese during WW2 or the modern day Palestinians?

[Zack Attack]

It's a blessing to hear there were no major injuries.

[d4now]

bump

[wayne_shrugged]

Be safe!

[GeronL]

Here you go, the first report