[BREAKING] Bloody terrorist attack against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria
On Wednesday, 18 July, a bus full of Israeli tourists exploded on the airport of the Bulgarian city of Burgas.
According to information of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), four people died on the spot and one more in hospital. So far, the authorities are unable to provide the exact number of casualties.
According to preliminary data, nearly 30 Israelis were injured, four of the hospitalized are incritical condition. Two pregnant women were also among the injured.
The media reminded that an Israli newspaper wrote in the beginning of the year that Israel's intelligence services have warned their Bulgarian colleagues about the risk of terrorist attacks against Israeli tourist groups and have insisted for strengthening security measures on airports. Almost all assumptions about the nature of the incident lead to its classification as a terrorist attack.
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, made a statement accusing Iran for being involved with this bloody incident. He said: 'We all know about the attempts of Iran in the recent years to attack Israelis in different parts of the world. Israel will respond with force'.
This is the first ever terrorist attack to take place on Bulgarian territory. The country is well known for its efforts in preserving the ethnical and religious peace. Experts have already pointed out the negative effect this tragic event might have on the stable and friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel.
The consequences for the reputation of Bulgaria as a reliable and safe touristic destination might also be damaged, keeping mind that more than 32 206 Isralis chose Bulgaria for their summer vacation only in the month of July last year.
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