2003 Route 60 vehicle shooting

Hamas attack yes February 2025 2003 Route 60 Hamas ambush Route 60, West Bank 20 June 2003 Tzvi Howard Goldstein 3 members of Goldstein family Hamas On 20 June 2003, Howard Tzvi Goldstein was driving his parents, Eugene and Lorraine Goldstein and his wife, Michal (Honickman) from Eli to Jerusalem, after his son David’s wedding. Jerusalem. Near the Yabroud underpass two Hamas members waiting in ambush on the roadside opened fire with AK-47s, hitting all four occupants. Howard was severely injured so Eugene, who was sitting in the front seat, took the steering wheel and drove the car away from the gunmen and for a further eight miles in search of help before the car flipped over.Israeli-American Motorist Shot and Killed in West Bank http://www.foxnews.com/story/israeli-american-motorist-shot-and-killed-in-west-bank 16 August 2015 AP Fox News 20 June 2003 Eugene suffered multiple gunshot wounds: his lungs were perforated, his shoulder blade was broken and shell fragments were embedded in his lung, liver and kidneys. A bullet was lodged between his heart and his lungs. Lorraine was shot multiple times and was severely injured by a bullet that cut her nose and her left upper lip requiring intubation and emergency surgery, Her chewing muscles were permanently damaged. Michal was injured by glass in her left eye, with hairline fractures of her ribs, bruising, and physical trauma when the vehicle eventually crashed and rolled over.2024 In the US Supreme Court BLOM BANK SAL, Petitioner, v. MICHAL HONICKMAN, et al., Respondents, PETITION FOR CERTIORARI FILED MAY 29, 2024 CERTIORARI GRANTED OCTOBER 4, 2024 https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-1259/334648/20241209152617191_No.%2023-1259%20Joint%20Appendix%20Volume%201%20of%202.pdf US Supreme Court Howard Tzvi died of his injuries.Fisher Ian In Show of Defiance, Hamas Gunmen Kill Israeli Settler https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/21/world/in-show-of-defiance-hamas-gunmen-kill-israeli-settler.html 4 September 2015 The New York Times 21 June 2003 His family survived, with varying degrees of injury,Preston Julia Hurt by Hamas, Americans Sue Banks in U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/15/nyregion/15hamas.html?pagewanted=all 16 August 2015 The New York Times 15 April 2006 after being taken to Hadassah Medical Center. The attack occurred on the day that Israeli troops withdrew from Northern Gaza, hailed by Secretary of State Colin Powell, who was visiting Jerusalem, as a significant development.CNN.com - Colin Powell: Positive developments in Mideast - Jun. 30, 2003 https://edition.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/06/30/cnna.powell/index.html 2026-08-31 edition.cnn.com Responsibility Hamas immediately claimed responsibility for the shooting attack.Harel Amos Man Killed, 3 Hurt in West Bank Shooting https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/man-killed-3-hurt-in-west-bank-shooting-1.91948 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924224654/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/man-killed-3-hurt-in-west-bank-shooting-1.91948 dead 24 September 2015 4 September 2015 Haaretz 22 June 2003 This claim, was described by the Haaretz newspaper as "surprising," since, according to writer Amos Harel, before the attack, the "militant Islamic organization" (Hamas) has almost completely avoided carrying out shootings in the West Bank, focusing instead on using suicide bombers, primarily within the Green Line. Immediate impact The attack was also described as disruptive to the Road map for peace, an initiative involving United States Secretary of State Colin Powell, visiting Jerusalem at the time. Under the roadmap the Israelis were to release prisoners and hand over territories, which the Palestinian side were to assume responsibility for, including making sure that no terrorist activity would be conducted against Israelis.Matza Michael As Powell seeks peace, Hamas kills man A sniper shot a motorist, and the group Powell called "an enemy of peace" claimed the act. http://articles.philly.com/2003-06-21/news/25447889_1_zvi-goldstein-israeli-soldiers-palestinian-controlled https://web.archive.org/web/20151222090955/http://articles.philly.com/2003-06-21/news/25447889_1_zvi-goldstein-israeli-soldiers-palestinian-controlled dead 22 December 2015 4 September 2015 The Philadelphia Inquirer 21 June 2003Powell urges Israelis, Palestinians to move forward http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/06/20/mideast/ 4 September 2015 CNN 20 June 2003Segal Naomi Violence Flares As U.S. Sends Envoys https://www.jta.org/2003/06/23/archive/whats-old-is-new-again-violence-flares-as-u-s-sends-envoys-by-naomi-segal 4 September 2015 Jewish Telegraphic Agency 23 June 2003 According to Ian Fisher of The New York Times, the attack was interpreted "as a message to Mr. Powell, the Israelis and its Palestinian supporters that Hamas remains strong and very much active." On 21 June, the Israel Defense Forces killed Abdullah Qawasmeh, who was believed to be the senior Hamas commander in the Hebron area.Harel Amos Top Hamas Man Killed in Hebron Raid https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/top-hamas-man-killed-in-hebron-raid-1.91992 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924231011/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/top-hamas-man-killed-in-hebron-raid-1.91992 dead 24 September 2015 4 September 2015 Haaretz 22 June 2003Harel Amos PM: Qawasmeh Killing Was Essential https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/pm-qawasmeh-killing-was-essential-1.92078 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924225731/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/pm-qawasmeh-killing-was-essential-1.92078 dead 24 September 2015 4 September 2015 Haaretz 23 June 2003Israel kills Hamas fugitive http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2003/me_israel_06_23.html 4 September 2015 World Tribune 22 June 2003Hamas defies Powell plea http://www.deseretnews.com/article/991698/Hamas-defies-Powell-plea.html?pg=all https://web.archive.org/web/20150924142617/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/991698/Hamas-defies-Powell-plea.html?pg=all dead 24 September 2015 4 September 2015 Knight Ridder Deseret News 21 June 2003 Lawsuits In 2004 Lorraine and Eugene Goldstein, who live in Plainview, New York, sued the Arab Bank for laundering money used to fund Hamas terror attacks targeting Israelis, including the attack in which their son, Howard, was killed and they were injured.Marzulli John Arab Bank Funneled Terror Funds - Suit http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/arab-bank-funneled-terror-funds-suit-article-1.622106 16 August 2015 New York Daily News 7 July 2004 In 2006, the Goldsteins joined a group of 50 American victims of terrorism (survivors or relatives of people murdered by terrorists), from 13 separate terrorist incidents by Hamas suing three large international banks, Crédit Lyonnais, Arab Bank, and NatWest, alleging that all three banks were involved in channeling money to Hamas which has been listed by the government of the United States as a terrorist organization since 1997. The Anti-Terrorism Act enables American victims of acts of terrorism that take place outside the United States can sue for damages in federal courts.Clifford Stephanie Arab Bank Reaches Settlement in Suit Accusing It of Financing Terrorism https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/15/nyregion/arab-bank-reaches-settlement-in-suit-accusing-it-of-financing-terrorism.html?_r=0 16 August 2015 The New York Times 14 August 2015Riley John Jury finds Arab Bank liable in terror attacks in Israel and Palestinian territories https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/jury-finds-arab-bank-liable-in-terror-attacks-in-israel-and-palestinian-territories-u69857 https://web.archive.org/web/20140923152443/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/jury-finds-arab-bank-liable-in-terror-attacks-in-israel-and-palestinian-territories-1.9377828 live 23 September 2014 16 August 2015 Newsday 22 September 2014Suing to stop terror funding http://www.cbsnews.com/news/suing-to-stop-terror-funding/ 31 August 2015 CBS News 21 April 20132013-12-04 The 24 Hamas Attacks https://www.osenlaw.com/content/24-hamas-attacks 2026-08-30 Osen LLC en The thirteen incidents included: 1. Jerusalem bus attack on August 19, 2003 2. Route 60 attack on June 20, 2003 in which Goldstein was killed. 3. Egged bus #14A on June 11, 2003 4. Commuter bus to Jerusalem on May 18, 2003 5. Mike's Place, a Tel Aviv restaurant on April 30, 20036. Route 60 on January 29, 2003 7. Frank Sinatra cafeteria at Hebrew University's Mount Scopus campus on July 31, 2002 8. Open air market in Netanya on May 19, 2002; 9. Sheffield social club and gaming parlor in Rishon Lezion on May 7, 2002;10. Park Hotel in Netanya during Passover Seder on March 27, 2002; 11. Pedestrian Mall in Jerusalem on December 1, 2001;12. Sbarro's Pizzeria in Jerusalem on August 19, 2001;13. Neve Yamin gas station bombing near Kfar Sava on March 28, 2001.2006 Moses Strauss et al., Plaintiffs, CV-06-0702 (CPS) - against - MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Credit Lyonnais, S.A., Defendant. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nyed-1_06-cv-00702/pdf/USCOURTS-nyed-1_06-cv-00702-0.pdf UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK2013-12-07 Neve Yamin Gas Station Suicide Bombing (near Kfar Saba) https://www.osenlaw.com/content/neve-yamin-gas-station-suicide-bombing-near-kfar-saba 2026-08-30 Osen LLC en In August 2015, Arab Bank agreed to a confidential settlement with hundreds of American victims of terrorism, including the Goldsteins.Fisher Daniel Jury Will Put A Price On Terrorism -- And Stick A Bank With The Bill https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2015/08/13/jury-will-put-a-price-on-terrorism-and-stick-a-bank-with-the-bill/2/ 13 August 2015 Forbes 13 August 2015 In 2019 the Goldsteins joined victims and their family members from Hamas perpetrated terrorist acts between 2001 and 2003 in suing Lebanese Blom Bank in Second Circuit Court for aiding and abetting Hamas activities by facilitating funds. The terrorist incidents which were part of the lawsuit were: the Shooting Attack on Route #60 – June 20, 2003, in which Howard/Tzvi Goldstein was killed; Jerusalem Egged Bus #2 bombing – August 19, 2003  in which Tehilla Nathansen, aged 3 was killed while sitting on her mother’s lap; Jaffa Road Bus #14A bombing – June 11, 2003 in which twenty-three people were killed and over 130 were injured; commuter bus #6 bombing – MAY 18, 2003 in which seven people were killed and 20 others were injured; Mike's Place bombing in Tel Aviv – April 30, 2003 killing three people and injuring over 50; the shooting attack on Route #60 – January 29, 2003 seriously injuring one person; Hebrew University Cafeteria bombing – July 31, 2002 killing nine people and injuring 70; Sheffield Club bombing – May 7, 2002 killing fifteen people and injuring more than 50; the Passover Massacre at the Park Hotel in Netanya - March 27, 2002 in which 30 people were killed and 140 injured; Patt Junction bus # 32A bombing – JUNE 18, 2002 Nineteen people were killed, and 74 were injured; Ariel bombing – October 27, 2002 killing three Israeli soldiers and injuring 15 other people; the Ben Yehuda Street bombings – December 1, 2001 in which eleven people were killed, and 188 were injured. In 2024 this case was brought before the US Supreme Court which ruled that the Second Circuit had erred in its judgement.BLOM BANK SAL v. HONICKMAN https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/23-1259 2026-08-30 LII / Legal Information Institute enSearch - Supreme Court of the United States https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-1259.html 2026-08-30 www.supremecourt.gov References 30em Category:Terrorist incidents in the West Bank in 2003 Category:Hamas attacks Category:June 2003 in Asia Category:2003 murders in Asia Category:June 2003 crimes in Asia Category:Ambushes of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Category:2003 mass shootings in Asia Category:Mass shootings in Palestine Category:2000s road incidents in Asia Category:2003 road incidents Category:Road incidents in Palestine Category:Israeli casualties in the Second Intifada Category:Vehicle-ramming attacks in Israel