Terrorist Organization Responsible
HAMAS
> Official Claim of Responsibility
Perpetrator
Ra'ed Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Razaq Misk
Other Cell Members
Nasim Rashed Abd al-Wudud Za'tari
Majdi Za’tari
Izz al-Din Misk
Abdallah Sharbati
Media Coverage of the Attack
The Boston Globe, “Israel, retaliating, kills a Hamas leader,” Aug 22, 2003
The New York Times, “Bombing kills 18 and hurts scores on Jerusalem bus,” Aug 20, 2003
CNN, “Kessel: Militants claim bombing doesn't violate cease-fire,” Aug 19, 2003
AUGUST 19, 2003
23 dead
130+ injured