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| Two killed in Tel Aviv shooting | Two killed in Tel Aviv shooting |
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| At least two people have been killed and eight wounded in a shooting in a gay centre in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, according to police. | |
| The police said the incident was "criminal rather than nationalistic". The victims were a man and a woman, Haaretz newspaper said. | The police said the incident was "criminal rather than nationalistic". The victims were a man and a woman, Haaretz newspaper said. |
| Police are searching for a black-clad gunman who fled the scene after opening fire in the centre, on Nachmani street. | |
| Witnesses said the gunman fired in all directions with a handgun. | Witnesses said the gunman fired in all directions with a handgun. |
| Representatives of the gay community said they believed the attack was homophobic. | |
| Media reports said a nightclub was attacked, but local sources told the BBC News website the shootings took place at the headquarters of the local lesbian and gay rights association. | |
| Reports say all gay clubs and bars in the city have been closed. | |
| Correspondents say Tel Aviv has a vibrant gay scene but some areas of Jewish society are not tolerant of homosexuality. | |
| "It is not surprising that such a crime can be committed [because of the] incitement of hatred against the homosexual community," AFP news agency quoted gay and lesbian community leader Mai Pelem as saying. | |
| Annual gay pride marches are often met with violent protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem. | Annual gay pride marches are often met with violent protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem. |
| Tel Aviv has in the past been targeted in attacks by Palestinian militants. | Tel Aviv has in the past been targeted in attacks by Palestinian militants. |
| Are you in the area of the shooting? Did you see what happened? Send us your comments using the form below. | Are you in the area of the shooting? Did you see what happened? Send us your comments using the form below. |
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