1996 Hamas suicide bombings and their alleged impact on Israeli elections

1996 Hamas suicide bombings and their alleged impact on Israeli elections The passage is a historical narrative describing a series of suicide bombings in early 1996 and their political context. It mentions high‑profile Israeli figures (Netanyahu and Peres) but offers no new evidence, financial data, or specific wrongdoing that could be pursued. The claim of having spoken to a Washington think‑tank before joining the government is vague and unverified, providing little investigative value. Key insights: First Hamas suicide bombing in Jerusalem on Feb 25 1996 killed 26 people.; Subsequent attacks in Ashkelon, another Jerusalem bus, and Tel Aviv shopping center followed within weeks.; The attacks occurred just before the 1996 Israeli election, potentially influencing the race between Shimon Peres and Benjamin Netanyahu.