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War on the Middle East
The assault on Ramallah is the beginning of a crackdown on Palestinian territories in the West Bank. By April 4, Israeli tanks enter Hebron, Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqilya, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as a number of Palestinian-controlled villages in the West Bank. Ariel Sharon says that the goal of the Israeli operation is to root out terrorists in the areas under control of the Palestinian Authority.
March 30
Suicide bomb
A suicide bomber blows himself up in a crowded café in Tel Aviv's entertainment district, killing himself and wounding dozens.
March 31
Suicide bomb
A suicide bomber sets off an explosion in a crowded restaurant in Haifa, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens. Izzedine al-Qassam, the armed wing of the Hamas militant group, claims responsibility.
March 31
"Israel is at War"
Ariel Sharon says Israel is at war and calls Yasser Arafat "the enemy of Israel and the entire free world."