Posted on 08/31/2003 10:27:00 AM PDT by yonif
Israel's fifth "targeted killing" attempt in the 12 days since the horrific bus bombing in Jerusalem (21 Israelis dead) was crowned with success last night. Leading Hamas terrorists Abdallah Akel and Frid Miat, heavily involved in Kassam rocketings of the Negev and environs, were killed in a helicopter strike yesterday afternoon. Four missiles hit their car as they were driving on a main highway in central Gaza. Thousands of people took part in their funerals last night, calling for revenge.
Leaders of the Palestinian Authority, which has made good on its word not to take action against the terrorists, said that such Israeli actions "undermine our efforts to bring quiet." PA leaders Abu Mazen and Muhammed Dahlan have said more than once that they do not plan to take action against the terror organizations in their midst.
Ynet lists the four targets of recent Israeli offensives in Gaza: Aug. 20 - Hamas senior Ismail Abu Shanab and two bodyguards. Aug. 24 - Hamas operations officer Ahmed Shitawi and three other Hamas terrorists. Aug. 26 - failed attempt on the life of Hamas terrorist and Kassam rocket manufacturer Haled Masoud. Aug. 28 - Hamas explosives expert Hamdi Kalah.
One person was killed accidentally in these attacks, and PA sources claim that a 9-year-old girl was killed yesterday by IDF fire.
Israel's intelligence services have received 32 specific warnings of possible terrorist attacks, including bombings, soldier-abductions, and shootings. Police are on alert throughout the country, particularly in Jerusalem and the north. IDF sources arrested eight terrorists in the Hevron area last night.
Napalm the cockroaches.
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