IDF strikes Gaza in wake of deadly terror attacks; senior Palestinian militant killed
Strikes come hours after series of deadly terror attacks in southern Israel in which seven people were killed.
By Avi Issacharoff, The Associated Press and ReutersIsrael Defense Forces aircraft struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday evening, hours after a series of terror attacks in southern Israel left eight people dead and dozens wounded.
Palestinains in Gaza said that six people had been killed in the strikes including senior commander in the Popular Resistance Committees, Kamal Abu Abed al-Nairab.
In Jerusalem. Israeli military officials confirmed an airstrike on southern Gaza,
but gave no further details.
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Israeli emergency personnel stand near a bus after it was ambushed north of the Red Sea resort of Eilat on Thursday. |
| Photo by: Reuters/Lior Grundman |
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So Israel responds by killing civilians in Gaza, who is the terrorist now.
these are the sons of the fedayin of the 60's by now we should know how to treat these philistines.
People around the world are not going to accept that anymore from Israeli officials....There time is up.....Big Time! Dutch
This attack on the buses was an absolute disgrace and should be investigated thoroughly! I'm sorry but in a normal civilised country you would at least pretend to look for the perpetrators before killing a few of your enemies that are actually miles away and probably had nothing to do with (until there is solid evidence otherwise!). These actions are not better than Assad's actions in Syria! One might suspect that Israel is getting nervous about this UN debacle in September! Nothing like a good old conflict to stop debates eh?
Destroy Hamas once and for all - Or does USA have to come and do that for you too??
why attack Gaza? Because they are also Arabs and Arabs attacked Israel earlier? Now all Arabs are the same so if you are not sure you just kill the first Arab you can find. WTF!
How can it be, that Israel seems to be attacked only by 'terrorists' while it would seem to me (according to Israeli government statements) that Palestine is not a sovereign state/country ?...and as such, can be treated as Israel sees fit... Will someone kindly enlighten me; in language that a child can understand? Thank you...peter
Bombing and killing Palestinians when their gov- ernment policies in the Palestinian territories and along the border of the Sinai are the root cause... Shame on this outlaw state & its unruly behavior. I imagine , people will be throwing candy in the streets and dancing on roof tops when it gets shuts down some day and you all become wondering Jews again.....Dutch
Didn't these attacks happen close to Eilat?? That's nowhere close to the Gaza Strip.
These savages don't deserve freedom or statehood. Reoccupy gaza, destroy Hamas, free Gilad and let the PA retake control after we're done.
if barak think he can have a war with egypt... Egyptian Youth who get Mubarak Systeem Down. will be very happy to Have A War With Any One Think To Touch 1CM in SINAi.. And A MSG TO BARAK.. Watch Your Mouth When U talk About Egypt.. Or We Can SHUT IT UP FOR YOU.. and sorry Isreal pepole for your lost
non-sense arab rhetoric as usual
Whacking gaza every time there is a terror attack is not getting the job done. It is time for Israel to move pro-actively. Take back a security strip along the gaza/egypt border and man it with IDF and customs officials. Make it a kilometer wide. Use it as a corridor to mount interdictory raids against the smugglers' tunnels. Extend the security strip along the Israeli/Egyptian border all the way to Eilat for rapid deployment forces to counter the raiding parties from the Sinai. It is total war. Get used to it.
I assume that this is an unfortunate typo - however given that there has been no indication that the shootings originated in Gaza, id say it is an accurate headline.
IDF: Don't stop now! Keep the pressure on. A slap on the wrist will not deter; it must be painful.
kills anybody in revenge. And such a country calls himself democracy
What stupidity - we are the only democracy in the middle east. Go crawl back under your rock !
strange that israel could kill those responsible for this tragic act so soon after it happened, and yet fail to prevent it in the first place
Very good. However, prepare for usual lies like "indiscriminate killing women and children, including 10 years old boy".
What if they were syrian , how do you know they were Palestinians usually they leave videos or their parents glorify their "martyrdom", find out if they are Palestinians and connected to Hamas nadir attacking gaza.
USA still fighting war to eradicate Terror group 10 years after attack. Syria kills anybody rallying against State. STOP BEING WIMPS ISRAEL - FLATTEN HAMAS ONCE AND FOR ALL
I am not pro-Hamas BUT what if it wasn't them? What if it was Egyptians, Syrian or even Settlers? Let's get the investiation sorted first no?
Because until we know for sure who did it then you're actually killing innocents in response!
to strike Gaza again. As usual they have jumped to conclusions and there is no evidence that the attacks came from Gaza. Netanyahu has to try to prove to Israel that he is strong and this is exactly what he was hoping for to take the focus off all his domestic problems. Just watch how he uses this incident to justify his stance against peace and against the Palestinian State at the UN. This was a gift to him and his coalition!
Need to repeat this 10 or so times until the message sinks in.
It is imperative that the Israeli response is a rational and measured one. The government should (but they won't) consider all means by which they can avoid further civilian casualties (both Israeli and Palestinian). An overreaction will have disastrous consequences.
Ramadan is over early. Give them no mercy, no peace.