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July 19, 2012

Israel Blames Iran for Deadly Bombing in Bulgaria 
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At least five Israeli citizens were killed in Bulgaria on Wednesday when
a bomb detonated on their bus. It was the latest in a number of attacks
targeting Israeli tourists in foreign countries over the years. Speaking
in Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak pointed the finger at
Iran.

Ehud Barak: "Several hours ago, we had a terrorist attack in Burgas in
Bulgaria on a Israeli tourist bus. We have several people killed and
dozens of wounded people. This is clearly a terrorist attack initiated
by probably Hezbollah, Hamas, Jihad or any other group under the terror
auspices of either Iran or other radical Muslim groups."

Iran has denied involvement in the attack, calling Israel's charges
"ridiculous" and "sensational."

 

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