The public knows he is hiding his sharp teeth, Barak said. Over 40 Israelis were wounded last night when a powerful car bomb exploded in the coastal town of Netanya, about 20 miles north of Tel Aviv. There were three powerful explosions, one after the other. It happened when the streets were packed on a balmy evening. The explosions shattered windows in nearby shops and apartments and blew apart vehicles on one of the busiest streets in the city.
Police believe the bomb was detonated in a parked car.
Ambulances, firefighters and police rushed to the scene and cared for the injured. Only one person was seriously wounded, and police believe he was the bomber. The attack put further strain on a peace process already on the verge of collapse. But many here are breathing a sigh of relief. The surprise meeting will take place today at the White House.