Coping with suicide bombing Israel Railways security challenges 2000-2005

Abstract

This chapter presents an analysis of suicide bombing attacks carried out during a period of 5 years against the Israel Railways. Its draw upon data collected from interviews with Israel railways officials, the Israel Security Agency database and open sources. The chapter is divided into three main parts: (1) a brief overview of the Israel railways; (2) a description and analysis of suicide bombing attacks during the relevant period; (3) description of the response measures taken by the Israel Railways with regard to the threat.