Four terrorists hijacked an Egged bus driving from Tel Aviv to Ashqelon.

During the IDF takeover of the bus, one passenger and two of the terrorists were killed. Two others were captured alive, interrogated and killed on-site by Shabak personnel. Directed by the head of the Shabak head, false testimonies were given to the Zorea Commission, which investigated the affair. The head of the Shabak and other senior figures resigned. The organization underwent a deep crisis and instituted a process of professional and ethical housecleaning.