Israel’s Sharon to Direct Fury at Syria

Israel struck back, blowing up the house belonging to the mastermind of the attacks. The Israeli government then announced that it would be reinstituting its policy of assassinating Hamas leaders. The latter has Syria concerned that Israel might try to carry out operations against Hamas leaders in Damacus.

A top executive security official said after the Security Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Sharon, "No matter where the top leaders of Hamas are hiding, they will be killed."