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State of Play: Bulldozer Ordeal Kills Three

By Jessica Pearce 07/02/2008 11:45AM

A Palestinian resident of East Jerusalem bulldozed his way through cars and buses in downtown Jerusalem, killing at least three and injuring 40. The ordeal ended when a police officer fatally shooting the driver. Israeli police called the incident a terrorist attack, but no group has claimed responsibility.

Reports of the incident ranged from dramatic to straightforward. Every major outlet covered the incident.

Construction Vehicle Kills 3 in Israel Attack (The New York Times)

Driver Rams Earthmover Into Jerusalem Bus (The Washington Post)

Palestinian goes on rampage in Jerusalem; 3 killed (Newsweek)

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem bus; 3 dead, dozens hurt (USA Today)

Terror in the street (Fox News)

Palestinian 'terrorist' in earth-mover rampage (MSNBC)

Jerusalem bulldozer 'terrorist' kills 3 in rampage (CNN)
 

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