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At Least One Paleostinian Waxed in Gunbattle With Israeli Troops
Israeli officials say at least one Palestinian gunman died in a clash with Israeli troops early Monday near a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip. The officials say two Israeli soldiers were slightly wounded in a gunbattle that erupted when troops spotted armed Palestinians near a military outpost at the Gush Katif settlement. Earlier reports said two Palestinians were killed, but officials now say one gunman apparently escaped. The violence in Gaza comes as Israel says it is preparing to ease sanctions against Palestinians in West Bank areas where violence has decreased. Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres told Israeli radio Monday that Hebron and Bethlehem are quieter than most other areas, so Israel will allow residents there to begin normalizing their lives. He did not say when. "Quiet night, ain't it Moshe?" "Sure is, Avner. Only one dead and one gut-shot." "Yup. Wish it was always quiet like this..." Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2002-07-22 |
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