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Survivor Describes Tel Aviv Bombing as Surreal Escape

4/17/2026

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A suicide bombing by Asif Muhammad Hanif occurred at Mike’s Place in Tel Aviv on April 30, 2003, killing three and injuring over 50.
Yuval Tsemach was there seeking work as a bartender when the attack occurred.
He described the moment as surreal.
He escaped the scene and called his family.
He regards Mike’s Place as a holy place and believes Holocaust relatives protected him.

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Story summary

A suicide bombing by Asif Muhammad Hanif occurred at Mike’s Place in Tel Aviv on April 30, 2003, killing three and injuring over 50.
Yuval Tsemach was there seeking work as a bartender when the attack occurred.
He described the moment as surreal.
He escaped the scene and called his family.
He regards Mike’s Place as a holy place and believes Holocaust relatives protected him.