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| IDF may stage ground operation in Gaza |
| 2005-09-26 |
| GAZA -- Israeli Army General Israel Zief announced on Sunday that the Israeli forces may execute a ground operation in Gaza Strip. Zief told the Israeli Radio that the operation may target Palestinian groups firing missiles toward the Israeli cities. He added that the Hamas members entered the areas evacuated by the Israelis, which increased the range of their missiles. He also accused the Palestinian Authority of not exerting any efforts to end missile strikes. On using artilleries against Palestinians, the general said that the Israeli forces will do everything possible to stop missile strikes. Earlier today, The Israeli forces detained more than 150 Palestinians in the West Bank, including two leaders in Hamas movement. The forces also invaded the city of Ramallah and burst into residential buildings and commercial stores to search for any wanted individuals. In the city of Nablus, the Israeli forces arrested a number of Palestinians, among them was Hamas leader Dr. Mohammad Ghazal. The forces also invaded the city of Tulkarem and its neighboring villages and arrested 13 members of Hamas. According to Palestinian sources, Hamas Representative Fathi Al-Qaran was among the detainees. Israeli warplanes continued to bomb Gaza Strip, targeting houses and Palestinian authorities. Palestinian sources said that the Israeli F-16 warplanes bombed a school in northern Gaza Strip, wounding 22 Palestinians. The Israeli government announced on Saturday night that it decided to launch a military campaign, dubbed "First Rain" on Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Israeli media said that Sharon, by escalating military campaigns against the Palestinians, aims at gaining more support from his party. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Hmmm... without any settlers around, I guess Gaza can be a free fire zone now. |
| Posted by: whitecollar redneck 2005-09-26 20:18 |