An Israel Defense Forces soldier and a Palestinian
militant were killed in an exchange of fire on the Israel-Gaza border on
Friday morning.
The exchange of fire ensued after a
militant breached the border fence into Israel in the southern part of
the Gaza Strip.
At approximately 5.30 A.M., the IDF
spotted an armed person breaching the border, and sent soldiers from the
Golani Brigade to the site. The soldiers opened fire toward the
militant.
In a statement, the IDF said that
"the killing of the terrorist prevented a terrorist attack in Israeli
territory". The IDF also said the deceased soldier's family has been
notified.
"The IDF will act against any
entitity that operates against the State of Israel," the statement read.
"The army views Hamas as responsible for all that occurs in the Gaza
Strip."
Later on Friday, there were
Palestinian reports of Israel Air Force activity and explosions in the
Gaza Strip. The IDF later confirmed that the IAF had struck open fields
in the Gaza Strip.(1)
My heart goes out to the families.
This sort of nonsense will continue, esp. since Israel hasn't ended the illegal blockade it was meant to end in 2008.
Note:
(1) http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/idf-soldier-palestinian-militant-killed-in-exchange-of-fire-on-gaza-border-1.433844
No comments:
Post a Comment