In Gaza, the Islamic militant Hamas praised the attack but stopped short of claiming responsibility. Thousands poured into the streets to celebrate in Hamas-ruled Gaza, firing rifles in the air. "We bless the (Jerusalem) operation. It will not be the last," Hamas said in a text message sent to reporters. 
Hezbollah's Al-Manar television in Lebanon said a previously unknown group called the Martyrs of Imad Mughniyeh and Gaza claimed responsibility for the attack.
It was the first militant attack in Jerusalem in more than four years, and comes after months of constant Hamas rocket attacks in Southern Israel. As asked earlier on this and other blogs, "If the US had constant (rocket) attacks every day, how would we react?"
Sad Update: The JR reports 8 Jews are dead, and more than 40 wounded.
Updated update: CNN video of aftermath & emergency response.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
7 die in shooting at Jerusalem seminary
