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Karni border crossing attack

The Karni border crossing attack was a Palestinian suicide bombing on January 13, 2005, at the pedestrian/cargo terminal Karni Crossing located on the Israeli Gaza Strip barrier. Six Israeli civilians were killed in the attack and five Israelis were injured in the attack.

Attack
On Thursday, January 13, 2005, at around 22:45 pm, a squad of three Palestinians militants armed with AK-47s and hand grenades, parked a truck loaded with a 200-pound explosive device, During the attack the Palestinian militant squad managed to kill six Israeli civilians (truck drivers and workers of the Port Authority) and in addition managed to injure five Israeli civilians. The following exchange of fire between the Israeli soldiers stationed at the site and the Palestinian militants resulted in the killing of all three attackers. == Perpetrators ==
Perpetrators
Three Palestinian militant groups claimed joint responsibility for the attack, including Hamas, the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and the Popular Resistance Committees. After the attack, Abu Abir, a spokesman for the Popular Resistance Committees, stated to the press, "the attack is a continuation of the resistance." ==Official reactions==
Official reactions
Israeli officials stated, "The prime minister has ordered suspension of all contacts with Palestinian Authority representatives and the closure of all Gaza terminals until real steps are taken against terrorist acts." Newly elected President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack. == See also ==
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