The public radio station said, Sharon and Defense Minister Eliezer held talks with the army and security officials prior to the small cabinet meeting and decided to retaliate for the bus bombing that took place at a rush hour in Jerusalem.

• 公共电台说，夏隆与国防部长伊利瑟在小内阁会议前曾与陆军及安全官员举行会谈，并决定报复耶路撒冷在交通尖峰时间发生的公车爆炸案。