Posted on 03/10/2003 1:04:20 PM PST by anotherview
Mar. 10, 2003
Large IDF force surrounding house in Hebron; 2 or 3 terrorists inside (UPDATE)
By THE JERUSALEM POST INTERNET STAFF
A large number of IDF forces have concentrated around the building near Hebron where a gang of terrorists fired on Israelis walking on the path leading from Kiryat Arba to the Tomb of the Patriarch two hours ago.
Two, possibly three, terrorists are inside the building.
A large IDF force, comprised of Battalion 50 of the Nahal brigade, the Lavi battalion, and a Special Forces unit of the Nahal brigade have surrounded the building.
The IDF forces are reportedly firing rocket propelled grenades throught he windows of the building, and are about to destroy the building, according to Ynet (The Internet Yediot Ahronot).
One Israeli was killed and three injured Monday night in exchanges of fire with Palestinians on the road leading from Kiryat Arba to the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
Two of the wounded are in serious condition, and one is in moderate condition. All the wounded have been taken to Jerusalem's Ein Kerem hospital.
Palestinians opened fire on Israelis traveling the road between Kiryat Arba and the Tomb of the Patriarchs at about 20:00 Monday night. From the initial burst of fire, one Israeli was wounded. IDF security forces arrived in the area and a gun battle ensued.
Three Israelis were injured in the firefight. One of the injured died of his wounds shortly after receiving them.
The battle is still continuing, reports Channel One TV.
Palestinians report heavy exchanges of gunfire in the Abu Sneina neighborhood overlooking Hebron.
The Kiryat Arba and Hebron areas have seen serious terrorist attacks in recent months.
Blow up the damn house! Problem solved. Next!
Boom, no terrorists, and no terrorist house to bulldoze. Why risk men, they have attacked from here before.
"You have until March 17 to mid summer..... or at least fall to come out"!
"We Mean it!...."
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