The 2011 Eilat attacks was a series of three attacks that occured on 18 August, 2011 close to the Israeli city of Eilat by the border withEgypt.
At least six people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured when attackers fired shots at a bus, and fired an anti-tank missile.[2] The first attack took place around midday in an area close to Israel’s border with the Egyptian Sinai after it left Beer Sheva at the Netafim border crossing. Shortly after the incident, the army said that assailants fired an anti-tank missile at a private car resulting in the deaths and also detonated a roadside bomb next to Israeli soldiers patrolling the border with Egypt.[3] Reports suggested the perpetrators had earlier crossed into the country from the Netafim crossing. Mark Regev, the spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said that "We have specific and concrete information that these terrorists came out of Gaza."[2] Defence minister Ehud Barak blamed the attacks on Gazans and pledged that Israel will respond. "The source of the terror incidents is Gaza and we will act against them with all our strength and determination."[4] He later added "This is a grave terrorist incident in a number of locations. The incident reflects the weakness of Egypt’s hold over Sinai and the spread of terrorist elements. The source of the terrorist attacks is in Gaza and we will act against them with full force and determination."[3] A military spokeswoman, Avital Leibovich, suggested that the perpetrators infiltrated the country from abroad.[4]2011 Eilat attacks
2011 Eilat attacks Location Israel Date 18 August 2011
12:00 (GMT+3)[1]Death(s) 6[1] Injured Dozens[1] Perpetrator(s) Unknown [edit]
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United States - The embassy issued a statement saying: "In light of what's happening near[edit]
Thursday, 18 August 2011
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Peninsula as gunmen opened fire on an bus carrying soldiers to their hometown of Eilat for the weekend
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