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2002 Hebron ambush

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Israeli forces were subjected to a double attack by militants from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad . The battle was referred to in Israel as " The attack in the worshipers route ", . The place where the attack took place became known as the " Alley of Death " both in Hebrew and Arabic.1 The ambush was initially dubbed as the " Sabbath massacre " ( ) by official Israeli spokespersons.2 The attacks were carried out in a narrow alley which was used as a passage from the south gate of Kiryat Arba to the Tomb of the Patriarchs .3 Twelve Israeli combatants, including three security guards, were killed in the battle, as were three of the Palestinian attackers. Among the killed Israelis were three high-ranking Israeli officers.4 "כתב אישום: תכנן את הפיגוע בציר המתפללים בחברון (Indictment: He planned the attack on worshipers' route in Hebron)" .

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