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Casualties as Gunmen Attack Jewish Settlement (2 dead)
Reuters ^ | 10 August 2002

Posted on 08/10/2002 12:59:29 PM PDT by July 4th

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinian gunmen infiltrated a Jewish settlement in the West Bank on Saturday night, and one person was killed and several wounded in the ensuing firefight, Israeli security sources said.

They said two or more gunmen penetrated Mehora in the Jordan Valley under cover of darkness as the Jewish sabbath ended, and were still exchanging fire with Israeli security forces.

Israel Radio put the preliminary Israeli casualty toll at five, including one killed, and said one of the gunmen was also believed killed.

Palestinians waging a 22-month-old uprising for independence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have frequently targeted Jewish settlements.


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Fox confirming 2 dead. 1 victim, 1 gunman. The gunman apparently crawled through a hole in a security fence around the settlement.
1 posted on 08/10/2002 12:59:29 PM PDT by July 4th
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To: July 4th
The murderer must've attacked shortly after the Sabbath was over with:

22:52 Aug-10-02, 2 Elul 5762

Manhunt Still Ongoing for Second Terrorist in Mechora

(IsraelNN.com) At about 10:00pm, terrorists entered the Jordan Valley community of Mechora and began firing in all directions. An Israeli female was killed and at least two others injured, one seriously and the second, moderate-to-serious. One terrorist was killed and a second is the subject of an ongoing manhunt.

Mechora is located between Gitit Junction and the central Jordan Valley. The residents of the community remain closed down in their homes with lights out as the army continues searching for another terrorist believed still at large. The shooting has reportedly stopped over the past twenty minutes but the situation is still not declared under control.

The wounded were taken to a hospital by an army helicopter. Additional confirmed details will be published as they become available. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/news.php3?id=28152

2 posted on 08/10/2002 1:18:04 PM PDT by Catspaw
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To: July 4th; Lazamataz
Incidents like this point out that the Palestinians are having difficulty getting their explosives again...
3 posted on 08/10/2002 3:33:49 PM PDT by Southack
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To: Southack
I thought it was reported by Hamas that they had 60 suicide bombers ready to go.
4 posted on 08/10/2002 5:07:24 PM PDT by Mixer
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To: July 4th
Note to IDF: Keep your eyes open and find out when and where the celebratory parade for this incident will be held.

Carpet the parade with cluster bombs.

6 posted on 08/12/2002 7:40:23 AM PDT by Kenton
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