51. But in recent months, the brigades have taken responsibility for devastating suicide bombings, striking deep into the Israeli psyche and making an Israeli public increasingly hard line. 52. But it was the Palestinian Authority that was either refusing to rein in the terrorists, collaborating with them or conducting terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, themselves. 53. But negotiations outside Washington were suspended two months ago after the spate of suicide bombings in Israel. 54. But since then Palestinian militants have carried out suicide bombings in Israel and there has been other violence. 55. But Peres canceled the pullout after a series of suicide bombings in early March. 56. But the commander said suicide bombings were being planned against Jewish settlements and Israeli military targets. 57. But the world is appalled by these suicide bombings. 58. But they also have accused him of being a plotting participant in the suicide bombings and other attacks on Israelis that have brought such devastating responses. 59. But they have long since been overtaken by radical Islamic groups like Hamas and Islamic Holy War, the leading sponsors of the many suicide bombings that Israel endures. 60. But two months ago a wave of suicide bombings by Islamic extremists gave the Likud candidate a more effective theme. |