IDF Strikes Deep into Gaza to Combat Rocket Attacks

(Jerusalem Post) - Margot Dudkevitch Palestinians reported 12 killed and more than 50 wounded after the deepest IDF incursion into Gaza City in years. The majority of those killed were Hamas and Islamic Jihad affiliates. Palestinian reports identified them as "combatants." Senior officers said the Palestinians have recently moved the rocket launchers from Beit Hanoun to the Jabalya refugee camp due to IDF pressure. "The Palestinians are launching these attacks from densely populated areas, putting their own civilians at risk," one senior officer said.


2003-01-27 00:00:00

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