(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - Witnesses said Israeli helicopters fired three missiles at Yassin's car. Yassin was killed instantly and up to seven bodyguards were also said to have been killed. Army Radio reported that the decision to kill Yassin was taken following the March 14 double suicide bombing at the Ashdod port in which 10 Israelis were killed. Prime Minister Sharon oversaw the entire operation, receiving constant updates from military officials.
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