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19/05/2003
Body on beach identified as Tel Aviv bomber
It has been confirmed that the body recovered from a beach last week was that of Omar Khan Sharif – the Briton who allegedly took part in a terror attack in Tel Aviv on April 30.
Sharif was identified after DNA samples obtained from the family matched up. Forensic testing on the body also indicates that Sharif probably died from drowning.
Israeli authorities have been searching for the 27-year-old from Derby since the bomb attack on a Tel Aviv bar on April 30. A Briton identified as Asif Muhammad Hanif detonated his bomb at around 1am at a pub on the popular Tel Aviv waterfront promenade. In addition to killing three, a further 60 were injured in the outrage.
The three victims were: Dominique Hess, 29, a French national who worked as a waitress at the bar; Ran Baron, 23, from Tel Aviv, who recently completed his military service; and Yanai Weiss, 46, of Holon, a musician who often performed at the bar.
Omar Khan Sharif was identified by Israeli authorities as a second member of the bomb team who fled the scene after his device failed to explode.
Security forces believe that the pair entered Israel from the Gaza Strip a few hours prior to the attack.
Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades of the Tanzim-Fatah have declared joint responsibility for the attack.
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said he was horrified at what he described as a "totally unjustified attack".
Sharif's sister, brother and wife are expected to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday May 19 to face terrorism-related charges. All three, Zahid Hussain Sharif, 46, Paveen Akthor Sharif, 35, and Tahari Shad Tabassum, 27 are from Derby.
The outrage in Tel Aviv marked the beginning of an intensified phase of terror bombings in Israel as Palestinian groups opposed to the peace 'roadmap' attempted to derail the peace process.
Initial reports today suggest that three people have been killed and a further 18 wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a shopping mall in Afula this afternoon.
The bomber detonated her explosive belt after a security guard prevented her entry into the shopping center.
On Saturday, seven civilians were killed and dozens more wounded after a terrorist attack in Hebron.
An Israeli government spokesman said: "The objective of Palestinian terror, as perpetrated by all of the organizations operating out of the Palestinian Authority areas and from abroad, is to continue to murder civilians, women, children, babies and the elderly simply because they are Jews and Israelis. The goal of the terrorists, their accomplices, those who dispatch them, and those who finance them, is to cause us to despair and lose hope. They will not succeed. The State of Israel will continue to fight terror everywhere, at all times, and in every way possible."
(GMcG)
Sharif was identified after DNA samples obtained from the family matched up. Forensic testing on the body also indicates that Sharif probably died from drowning.
Israeli authorities have been searching for the 27-year-old from Derby since the bomb attack on a Tel Aviv bar on April 30. A Briton identified as Asif Muhammad Hanif detonated his bomb at around 1am at a pub on the popular Tel Aviv waterfront promenade. In addition to killing three, a further 60 were injured in the outrage.
The three victims were: Dominique Hess, 29, a French national who worked as a waitress at the bar; Ran Baron, 23, from Tel Aviv, who recently completed his military service; and Yanai Weiss, 46, of Holon, a musician who often performed at the bar.
Omar Khan Sharif was identified by Israeli authorities as a second member of the bomb team who fled the scene after his device failed to explode.
Security forces believe that the pair entered Israel from the Gaza Strip a few hours prior to the attack.
Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades of the Tanzim-Fatah have declared joint responsibility for the attack.
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said he was horrified at what he described as a "totally unjustified attack".
Sharif's sister, brother and wife are expected to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday May 19 to face terrorism-related charges. All three, Zahid Hussain Sharif, 46, Paveen Akthor Sharif, 35, and Tahari Shad Tabassum, 27 are from Derby.
The outrage in Tel Aviv marked the beginning of an intensified phase of terror bombings in Israel as Palestinian groups opposed to the peace 'roadmap' attempted to derail the peace process.
Initial reports today suggest that three people have been killed and a further 18 wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a shopping mall in Afula this afternoon.
The bomber detonated her explosive belt after a security guard prevented her entry into the shopping center.
On Saturday, seven civilians were killed and dozens more wounded after a terrorist attack in Hebron.
An Israeli government spokesman said: "The objective of Palestinian terror, as perpetrated by all of the organizations operating out of the Palestinian Authority areas and from abroad, is to continue to murder civilians, women, children, babies and the elderly simply because they are Jews and Israelis. The goal of the terrorists, their accomplices, those who dispatch them, and those who finance them, is to cause us to despair and lose hope. They will not succeed. The State of Israel will continue to fight terror everywhere, at all times, and in every way possible."
(GMcG)
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Body find may be suspected British bomber
A body has been found today which is thought to be that of a Briton who allegedly took part in a terror attack in Tel Aviv last week. Israeli authorities have been searching for Omar Khan Sharif, 27, from Derby, since the bomb attack at a Tel Aviv bar on April 30.
Body find may be suspected British bomber
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Suspected suicide bomber’s relatives charged
Three relatives of a British suicide bomb suspect have appeared before Bow Street Magistrates court to face terrorism charges. The sister, brother and wife of bomb suspect Omar Khan Sharif, 27, were all denied bail and were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, May 19.
Suspected suicide bomber’s relatives charged
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31 August 2006
Armed man in UK embassy in Tel Aviv
An armed man has reportedly breached security in the British embassy in Tel Aviv in Israel. According to reports, the man - who is believed to be of Arabic descent - broke into the car park in the compound on Thursday. He is reported to be armed with a gun. There are no reports of any shots being fired and embassy staff are reported to be safe.
Armed man in UK embassy in Tel Aviv
An armed man has reportedly breached security in the British embassy in Tel Aviv in Israel. According to reports, the man - who is believed to be of Arabic descent - broke into the car park in the compound on Thursday. He is reported to be armed with a gun. There are no reports of any shots being fired and embassy staff are reported to be safe.
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