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In reply to the discussion: Israel launches ground incursion in Gaza Strip [View all]Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)15. Hamas infiltrates Israel and attacks army patrol, injuring at least 2
BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Fighters affiliated with Hamas' military wing on Saturday infiltrated the southern Israeli region of Eshkol near Ein HaShlosha through a tunnel and attacked an Israeli army patrol, injuring at least two soldiers in the ensuing firefight.
Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the raid in a statement, adding that "Heavy fighting is ongoing with the forces of the occupation."
The Israeli military said in a statement that militants opened fire on the attackers with machine guns and an anti-tank missile, "moderately" wounding two soldiers in the patrol.
The military said that they returned fire and killed one of the militants, while the rest re-entered the tunnel and returned to Gaza.
The Israeli military added that they pursued the attackers into Gaza.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=714355
Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the raid in a statement, adding that "Heavy fighting is ongoing with the forces of the occupation."
The Israeli military said in a statement that militants opened fire on the attackers with machine guns and an anti-tank missile, "moderately" wounding two soldiers in the patrol.
The military said that they returned fire and killed one of the militants, while the rest re-entered the tunnel and returned to Gaza.
The Israeli military added that they pursued the attackers into Gaza.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=714355
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38 Palestinians killed as Israel presses Gaza ground assault/ Report: 3 Israeli soldiers wounded by
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#4
Woman hurt and home hit near Ashdod, intercepts over Tel Aviv as central Israel under heavy fire
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#5
The violence has been horrific..the leadership is not what I would call leaders.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#7
LIVE UPDATES: Israeli civilian killed, 4 wounded by Gaza rocket near Dimona
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#14
It is sickening, they are doing just that. Points to score over dead bodies...all of them. n/t
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#29
Yes the instance a couple days back, right around when the ground war started up.
bemildred
Jul 2014
#33
unconfirmed - Hamas armed wing: 5 Israeli soldiers killed in new cross-border attack
azurnoir
Jul 2014
#34