The Lebanon branch of the Nusra Front, a radical Syrian rebel force, claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing, saying it was part of a "series of vengeful attacks".[41] Arsal bombing (March 29) – A suicide car bomb killed 3 Lebanese soldiers and wounded 4 others in the northeastern town of Arsal.[42] Dahr al Baidar bombing (June 20) – A suicide bomber killed a police officer and wounded 32 people at a checkpoint in east Lebanon.[43] Beirut cafe bombing (June 24) – A suicide bomber driving an old Mercedes wounded 12 people near a cafe and a military checkpoint in Beirut.[44] Duroy Hotel bombing (June 27) – A suicide bomber wounded 11 people in a Beirut hotel.