Double suicide bombing kills 15 in Israel

Two Palestinian suicide bombings – one at a bus stop crowded with soldiers near Tel Aviv, the second five hours later at a popular Jerusalem nightspot - killed at least 15 Israelis and maimed dozens as the region grappled with a new wave of savage bloodletting.

There were no claims of responsibility, but the Islamic militant group Hamas, which has carried out most of the 100 or so suicide bombings against Israelis over the last three years, had been expected to avenge Israel’s attempt on the life of its spiritual leader on Saturday.