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IDF soldiers returning to Israel following an operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (AP) Last update - 22:50 11/02/2008 Palestinians: Two civilians wounded in IAF strike in southern Gaza By Yuval Azoulay and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondents Tags: Israel, IDF, Gaza Strip  The Israel Air Force carried out an air strike Monday in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, wounding two civilians, Palestinian sources said. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the air strike, saying it targeted a car carrying members of Hamas' military wing. The army said the car was hit in the strike. Meanwhile, Palestinian militants fired two Qassam rockets at Israel, causing no damage or injuries. Advertisement On Saturday, two brothers, Osher and Rami Twito, were seriously wounded in a Qassam rocket barrage on the western Negev town of Sderot. Osher, 8, lost a leg as the result of the attack, and is still undergoing surgical procedures. The fighting came as Defense Minister Ehud Barak vowed Monday that Israel would not be deterred from taking the necessary military action to restore security to the residents of the Qassam rocket-bombarded south. Also Monday, Hamas officials said the group's leaders had scaled back their public appearances and stepped up other security measures, fearing Israeli assassination attempts in response to a wave of Palestinian rocket attacks on southern Israel. The IDF and the Shin Bet internal security service are preparing to step up assassinations against key Hamas figures in the Gaza Strip in response to the continued Qassam rocket attacks against Sderot. The renewed campaign of targeted killings is not likely, at this stage, to include members of the Hamas political leadership. Related articles: Barak: Israel won't be deterred from taking any action against Qassams Hamas leaders go into hiding as Israel plans targeted killings Sderot residents hold T.A. protest, demand PM quit over Qassams IAF fires missile at two armed Palestinians in north Gaza Bookmark to del.icio.us   Google N for Nakba Israeli town sues Google over claim it was built on ruins of Palestinian village. A Belgian treat U.S. Jew says he was kicked out of a Bruges cafe because he was wearing a skullcap.   1.   Carthage must be destroyed 20:37  |  Cato the Elder 11/02/08   2.   Beautiful picture, take out the terrorists 21:39  |  Johnny 11/02/08   3.   1.Cato the Elder,those whom the gods would destroy they first 22:04  |  lakshmi 11/02/08   4.   2 hamas hit 22:37  |  marcel 11/02/08   5.   Please add little Osher`s leg to the Flag and Kill them all 22:47  |  Yechiel 11/02/08   6.   Good anger that is! 19:21  |  Paul 12/02/08

Today Online Bradley Burston: Sderot as Stalingrad, Hamas as Samson Responses: 93 Ahmed Yousef: Palestinian revenge was inevitable Responses: 93 Israeli town sues Google over claim it was built on Arab village Responses: 138 Minister: No freeze on Jewish house building in E. J'lem Responses: 25 Krakow church holds service slamming 'kikes who spit on us' Responses: 131 Rosner's Domain Guest: Why does Obama think talking to "Hitler" can succeed? Obama is gaining momentum- also within the Jews Democratic policy unity is a mirage (WTR) Poll: Is it legitimate to cut electricity to Gaza? Factor: How's McCain better than Obama More Headlines 20:06 IDF soldier moderately hurt in stabbing attack near Jenin 18:59 Majadele: New Arab city will bolster our sense of belonging 19:55 Turkish min.: Israeli terms for satellite sale could hamper deal 19:00 Merkel to PM: Gazans suffering due to Qassam fire 19:03 Peres: If we're fired upon, we must hit back without hesitation 19:16 Poland won't sue author of book on post-WWII anti-Semitism 20:08 FM to attend Lantos memorial service in Washington, may meet Rice 16:56 Hoenlein says 'concerned' by atmosphere surrounding Obama campaign 19:45 Prosecutor rejects appeal in case of killing of Palestinian girl 17:36 Al Gore, Israeli author Amos Oz win Dan David Prize 14:06 Top reservists: Roadblocks in W. Bank do more harm than good 17:01 Asian eateries cut menu over plans to rid kitchens of foreign chefs 17:30 Namibia invites Israelis investors to help polish its diamonds Previous Editions Select Day 11 feb 10 feb 08 feb 07 feb 06 feb 05 feb 04 feb 03 feb 01 feb 31 jan 30 jan 29 jan

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