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Two Bombs Explode in Jerusalem; No Casualties in Either Blast

May 5, 1986
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Two bombs exploded here Sunday, but there were no casualties. The explosions marred an otherwise peaceful Passover aftermath. Jerusalem police called on the public to be on the alert for other possible bombings. At the same time, police increased their own search in places where terrorists might seek to place bombs.

The first bomb Sunday exploded at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the Kiryat Moshe neighborhood in Jerusalem. Two parked cars were slightly damaged. Several suspects were detained and released after being questioned.

The second bomb exploded at Gihon Street in the Abu-Tor neighborhood. No arrests were immediately made. Police are investigating whether both bombs were planted by the same terrorists.

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