Israeli mall attack is fifth suicide bombing in 48 hours

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

AFULA, Israel -- A Palestinian woman blew herself up during a security check outside a mall on Monday, killing three Israelis in the fifth suicide bombing in 48 hours -- a violent challenge to a U.S.-backed Mideast peace initiative and the new Palestinian prime minister.

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