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Seven dead as Palestinians, Israeli army clash
Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces left seven dead in one of the bloodiest nights in weeks. Five Palestinians were killed in Gaza during an incursion into the Rafah refugee camp. It was one of the largest operations in 30 months of conflict. Dozens of Israeli tank, armoured vehicles and helicopters took part in the incursion, which reportedly killed the head of Hamas in Rafah, Mohammed Abu Shamla. Five other Palestinians, including a teenage boy, were killed and 45 others wounded. An Israeli soldier also died in the incursion while three others injured before Israeli forces withdrew. Israel Radio has reported that two tunnels used for smuggling weapons were destroyed.
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-04-20 |
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