Posted on 08/21/2003 11:22:44 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:07:00 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel assassinated a top Hamas leader in a helicopter missile attack yesterday afternoon, prompting the Islamic militant group to declare an end to its eight-week cease-fire against Israel.
Ismail Abu Shanab, 53, was killed when missiles hit his car as it drove through downtown Gaza City yesterday afternoon. The strike also killed two of Mr. Abu Shanab's bodyguards and wounded dozens.
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