Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Israeli Forces Focus On Northern Gaza

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From The Long War Journal:

As the third day of Israel's ground operation in Gaza ends, the Israeli military indicated it may expand operations in the southern portion of the strip after focusing primarily on the north.

Fighting between the Israeli Defense Force and Hamas has largely been reported in the northern areas of the Gaza Strip. The IDF has surrounded Gaza City and is heavily engaged in Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanun, Jabalya, Saja'iya, and Atatra. While operating in Gaza, Israeli forces have encountered mortar fire, snipers, suicide bombers, and houses rigged to explode. Israeli troops killed a suicide bomber in northern Gaza as he attempted to detonate his vest in the midst of Israeli soldiers.

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