Netanya Market bombing
| Netanya Market bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Second Intifada militancy campaign | |
Netanya's open-air market, 2010 | |
The attack site | |
| Location | Netanya, Israel |
| Coordinates | 32°19′46″N 34°51′35″E / 32.3295°N 34.8596°E |
| Date | 19 May 2002 16:20 pm |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 3 civilians (+1 bomber) |
| Injured | 56 |
| Perpetrators | Hamas and the PFLP claimed responsibility |
The Netanya Market bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on 19 May 2002 at the entrance to the main fruit and vegetable open-air market in Netanya, Israel. The site of the attack was chosen in order to cause maximum number of casualties. Three people were killed in the attack, and 56–59 were injured.