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Explosion Rocks Central Jerusalem, Injuring 30

A huge explosion rocked central Jerusalem at noon time on Sunday, injuring 30 people, two to three of them seriously, Israel Channel One TV reported.


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A huge explosion rocked central Jerusalem at noon time on Sunday, injuring 30 people, two to three of them seriously, Israel Channel One TV reported.

The explosion took place on the Jaffa Street, some 20 meters away from the Sbarro restaurant on the corner on King George Streetwhich witnessed a fatal explosion last August, killing 15 people.

Israeli police chief said that the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber and police found his body at the scene.

Ambulances have rushed to the site and are evacuating the wounded.

Police have closed off the area and are searching for additionalbombs in the vicinity.





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