DOZENS INJURED IN TEL AVIV SUICIDE CAFE BOMBING

Photo: AP

Tel Aviv-----March 30.....At least 30 civilians have been wounded in an Arab suicide terrorist attack this evening in the heart of Tel Aviv. The terror attack took place near the corners of Allenby and King George streets.
Israel TV is on the scene showing pictures of fire and broken glass coming from the cafe. Bleeding terror victims are being helped to ambulances. From what one can see on TV, it was a powerful explosion which destroyed the entire restaurant.

The wounded are being rushed to Ichilov Hospital.

Yasser Arafat's Al Aqsa Brigades, a group recently declared a terrorist organization by the United States has claimed responsibility.

President George Bush speaking from the Western White House has condemned the terror attack and again has placed Yasser Arafat on notice for curbing future terrorist attacks. Bush stated: "Arafat can do a lot more to prevent attacks against Israelis and the United States supports Israel's right to defend itself."
When asked how Arafat can stop the violence, Bush responded angrily: "He has a telephone - he should use it".

A customer who identified himself as Assaf said he had just arrived when a massive explosion went off in the cafe. "There were at least three injured that I helped treat," said Assaf, who is also a medic.

Photo: Israel TV Channel 2

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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel would take all steps necessary, "using all means possible," to stop the Palestinian attacks. The bombing "is a continuation of the campaign of murder" against Israelis everywhere, said a statement by Sharon's office.