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Israeli Tanks Rumble Into Gaza, Palestinians Open Fire |
2008-11-18 |
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli tanks forged into the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, drawing mortar fire from Palestinian Israel and Hamas have been trading fire for two weeks after nearly five months of relative quiet. The June 19 truce is due to expire next month, and both sides might be trying to dictate more favorable terms in anticipation of the agreement's renewal. The Israeli military described the activity as "a routine operation to uncover explosive devices near the border fence in the southern Gaza Strip." It said two mortars were fired at troops, causing no injuries or damage. The tanks, backed by a bulldozer and military jeep, rumbled about a quarter-mile into the tiny seaside strip, residents and Gaza security officials said. Residents said they leveled lands along the border east of the city of Rafah. It was the first ground action in a week. The tanks did not respond to the Palestinian fire. At least 17 In an effort to squelch the rocket fire, Israel has kept cargo crossings into Gaza clamped shut for the most part, drastically restricting vital supplies. Both Israel and leaders of Gaza's ruling Islamic On Tuesday, a spokesman for the Before the truce was reached, In recent weeks, several dozen foreign The Israeli military had no immediate comment. |
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC |
#3 Ok, guys, a couple of points: 1) when the guns and mortars start shooting, the "cease fire" is over. 2)It ended 2 weeks ago |
Posted by: mojo 2008-11-18 11:33 |
#2 It's deja vu all over again. On so many levels. |
Posted by: SteveS 2008-11-18 11:24 |
#1 Israel has threatened to hit hard if the rocket fire persists. They've been saying that for years. It's like unassertive parents that threaten to spank a misbehaving child, but never do. It doesn't take long for the kid to realize that they never will, and do whatever it wants. Now, if the Israelis actually do do something the Paleostains won't even remember what its for. Like a dog that has peed on the carpet 2 weeks ago. |
Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-11-18 10:42 |