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Tuesday, 7 May, 2002, 21:24 GMT 22:24 UK
'Suicide bomb' kills 15 near Tel Aviv
Building hit in Tuesday's blast
The blast ripped the ceiling of the building
An explosion has hit a reception hall in the Israeli town of Rishon Letzion, south of Tel Aviv.

Israeli radio said at least 15 people have been killed, and at least 60 injured.

Israeli police say they believe a suicide bomber was behind the blast, but no group has claimed responsibility.

The blast occurred shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon began meeting with US President George W Bush in Washington.

Mr Bush said he was sending CIA director George Tenet to the Middle East to help build a unified Palestinian security force, to fight terrorism.

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