Showing posts with label Islamic Jihad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islamic Jihad. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Israeli Forces Clash in Gaza

About 25 Israeli armored vehicles rumbled into southern Gaza and clashed with militants after nightfall Tuesday. A one month old baby was killed in the crossfire, according to a medical official. The Israeli tanks fired shells and attack helicopters fired missiles during the clashes. The baby girl was killed by a ricocheting bullet. A local Islamic Jihad leader was killed and eight militants and three civilians were wounded, none of them seriously. Islamic Jihad pledged revenge attacks.