IDF Thwarts Terror Attack in Southern Gaza Strip

Israel Defense Forces
December 26, 2010

http://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/1945/idf-thwarts-terror-attack-in-southern-gaza-strip

Overnight, an IDF force identified a number of suspects planting explosives along the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip. A combined force, consisting of IAF helicopters and an armored force fired at the suspects, and confirmed direct hits.

It should be noted that a number of explosive devices were detonated near IDF forces on patrol during the last month.

The presence of Palestinian civilians in the area adjacent to the security fence is used by terrorist organizations as a cover for their activities, including planting explosive devices, planning terrorist attacks and attempting to kidnap IDF soldiers. For this reason, the IDF will not allow anyone to be present in this area. The IDF holds the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for maintaining the calm in the Gaza Strip and for any terrorist activity emanating from it.

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