 Two Palestinian militants were killed in an explosion at a busy crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Thursday in what a militant group described as a "martyrdom operation." Rescuers said five Israelis were injured. A statement to The Associated Press from the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, affiliated with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah faction, said the fighters were killed near the Karni crossing in southern Gaza. Language such as "martyrdom operation" usually indicates a suicide attack against an Israeli target. Israeli military officials said at least two Palestinians were involved in an attack in the area of the crossing. The Palestinians set off an explosive device weighing more than 220 pounds, Israel Radio reported. | The ball's in your court, Abu Mazen. |
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