Friday, March 26, 2010

Firefight Between Israeli And Hamas Troops On Gaza Border. Two IDF Soldiers Killed

A wounded Israeli soldier is carried into a hospital by comrades in Beersheba Photo: REUTERS

Hamas Gunmen In Deadly Clash With Israeli Troops Entering Gaza -- The Telegraph

Hamas gunmen opened fire on Israeli troops who crossed into Gaza on Friday, killing two as tensions escalated following the most violent week since Israel's invasion of the coast enclave 14 months ago.

The clashes came as Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, signalled for the first time since receiving a dressing down from US President Barack Obama on Tuesday that he would reject American demands to halt Jewish construction in East Jerusalem.

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More News On Today's Israel - Hamas Clash

Israeli military: 2 soldiers killed in Gaza Strip -- AP
Four dead in worst Gaza clash in a year -- Reuters
Israeli troops killed in Gaza border clashes -- BBC
Two IDF soldiers killed in Gaza clashes -- Jerusalem Post
IDF officer, soldier killed in Gaza clashes -- Ynet News

My Comment: Expect an escalation of Israeli air strikes in the next day or two.

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