Israeli tanks 'enter Gaza' after deadly clashes

[IndianaGreen]

Israeli tanks 'enter Gaza' after deadly clashes

Page last updated at 23:43 GMT, Friday, 26 March 2010

Israeli tanks are reported to have advanced into the Gaza Strip following clashes with Palestinians in which two Israeli soldiers died.

Witnesses in Gaza said tanks and bulldozers were moving towards the southern town of Khan Younis.

They also said there had been firing from the Israeli navy along the Gaza coastline.

It is the first time Israeli soldiers have died in Gaza since Israel's 22-day offensive there more than a year ago.

Reports say at least two Palestinians have also been killed.

Israel says the fighting started when its troops crossed into Gaza after spotting militants planting explosives along the border.

Reports from inside Gaza say the militants then tried to capture an Israeli soldier.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8590362.stm

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1. I predict we are going to hear a lot of bullshit about "deterrence" now. nt

[IndianaGreen]

2. and more joy at bulldozers making pancakes out of Palestinian homes

and people that get in the way.

[IndianaGreen]

3. Palestinians: Tanks enter Strip (ynet news)

Palestinians: Tanks enter Strip

Hours after IDF officer, soldier killed in Gaza clashes, Palestinians report at least five IDF tanks, two armed bulldozers enter area east of Khan Younis, fire shells. At least one Palestinian injured

Ali Waked Published: 03.26.10, 22:52 / Israel News

Palestinian sources said at least five tanks entered the Gaza Strip, east of Khan Younis, and fired shells in the area where 32-year-old Major Eliraz Peretz and 21-year-old Staff Sergeant Ilan Sviatkovsky were killed in a fire exchange with terrorists earlier Friday.

According to the Palestinians, two armed bulldozers entered the Strip along with the tanks. The Popular Resistance Committees confirmed one of its fighters was critically wounded by shelling. Palestinian sources reported Israeli helicopters and unmanned military drones in the skies.

The incident, in which an explosive device was detonated and a fire exchange took place, occurred around 4 pm inside the Gaza Strip's territory. An IDF force entered the Strip when it identified two Palestinians planting explosives near the border fence.

Two Palestinian gunmen were killed in the incident. Two hours later, two more Palestinians were killed in another incident in the area. They were spotted by and IDF force near the border fence and shot.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3868655,00.html

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4. interesting timing.

[IndianaGreen]

5. After Obama's snub, Bibi will now play the role of injured party

and get his flunkies in America to do their impersonation of tea baggers in hopes of derailing Obama's peace efforts.