IDF forces approach Jabaliyah (Three related updates)

The Jerusalem Post ^ | 6 March 2003 | MARGOT DUDKEVITCH / Associated Press

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Mar. 6, 2003
IDF forces approach Jabaliyah (UPDATE)
By MARGOT DUDKEVITCH

In response to the Kassam rocket attacks on Sderot and the surrounding area, IDF tanks moved towards the Jabaliyah refugee camp in the north Gaza Strip late Thursday night.

IDF officials told the Jerusalem Post that the forces do not plan to enter the camp but will set up positions around it in order to prevent further rocket and mortar attacks on Israeli communities.

A Kassam rocket landed in Sderot a short while ago, making it the third such missile to hit the town today.

There were no injuries and no damage was caused, reports Israel Radio.

Three mortar shells were fired at the Jewish community of Morag in Gush Katif Thursday evening.

Mar. 6, 2003
Palestinians: Israeli tanks and military vehicles approaching Jabaliya again
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Israeli tanks, accompanied by attack helicopters, approached the Jabaliya refugee camp near Gaza City after nightfall Thursday, signaling the second incursion there in as many days.

Witnesses said about 100 Israeli tanks and other military vehicles moved from Israel-controlled areas of northern Gaza to the entrance of the camp, next to the town of Beit Lahiya.

The Israeli military would say only that an operation was in progress.

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Gee, you fire rockets at a town in Israel proper and the IDF reacts. What did you expect?

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GO IDF!