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World Jewish News
Hamas launches mortar shells
20.01.2009
JERUSALEM (JTA) - Hamas launched eight mortar shells from central Gaza, but they all landed in Palestinian areas.
The Israeli Air Force struck back following the Tuesday afternoon attack, destroying a rocket launcher, according to reports. The attack was a violation of the Hamas cease-fire after two days of calm.
The failed attack followed two incidents of Palestinian gunmen firing on Israeli troops leaving Gaza.
Israeli defense officials said the attacks undermine humanitarian efforts, since they appear to target border crossings, Ynet reported. The trucks carrying humanitarian aid also have been looted, according to Ynet.
Also Tuesday, the Israeli army issued a warning through the Arab-language media to Gazans urging them to stay away from unexploded rockets and report the rockets' locations to the army's District Coordination Office in Israel.
Источник: JTA
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