Israel: Military Opens Fire On Gaza Militants

JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military says it opened fire at a group of militants planting explosives along Gaza's border with Israel. Gaza health officials say tank shrapnel wounded three Palestinians, one of whom was in critical condition.

Monday's incident was the first exchange of fire between Gaza-based militants and Israel in several days. Last week, weeks of relative calm were interrupted with a series of rocket attacks toward Israel and retaliatory airstrikes targeting Gaza rocket teams. The fighting killed 10 Palestinians and an Israeli.

The Israeli military says Gaza militants use the area adjacent to the border as a launching ground for attacks and a place to plant explosives and plan abductions of soldiers. It often strikes targets militants operating in the area.

Comments

[Cynthia Rays]

09:46 AM on 11/08/2011

Israel continuously crosses borders to invade and bomb other nations. What will be the consequences of another foray into destruction of other people? The people of Iran are not bothering Israel.

[mommamia526]

07:45 PM on 11/07/2011

I read today that there is an 8000 man Islamic Jihad Force in Gaza. Islamic Jihad has published that themselves. And they are supported by Iran. There are all sorts of scenarios where a foreign country would form advance formations in another country. The Germans did that before, and during WWII in The Netherlands.

Then there is an explanation why just at a time when Abbas goes out to make a bid before the UN for an Independent Palestine, he also makes a statement, that he *Will NEVER ACCEPT the Jewish State*, why Hamas becomes a little defrosted with resect to Abbas, why Palestinians seek membership in UN Agencies against the express warning not to do so from the UN before being accepted as a State, and why Missile salvos are started up and continue until stopped via Egyptian intermediation. What point are they making? Could it be we want a Palestinian State, but it will not end there. We call the shots, and we do not care what anyone thinks? And I, personally, also wonder what Erakat was thinking when he dismissed Mr. Ban at the same time and said that Mr. Ban should mind his own business. Has the UN become Mr. Erakat's business, and is he going to have the final word @ the UN?

Of course, planting explosives at the border with Israel might be for the squirrels, or some other creature there, sothat it can survive over the harsh winter of 2012.

[Iconcoclast]

05:48 PM on 11/07/2011

The terrorists are definitely interested in some more kidnappings since the tactic freed hundreds of terrorists in return for one kidnapped soldier.

[AJ Raalte]

06:25 PM on 11/07/2011

And some Saudis promised the kidnappers a million bucks!!!

[mommamia526]

07:55 PM on 11/07/2011

Hm, yes they have said that. But they also might not wait for the release of other prisoners. I can think of some interesting intermediate scenarios they are planning out.

There are other gains to be had from the recent moves, several in fact. If Israel follows Canada's and the U.S.'s example and removes its support and payment of fees from UNESCO, the Palestinians will have the same gain as the third party causing a divorce when the wronged party moves out. Not only have they inserted themselves in an established relationship. They will have forced the legal spouse out. Double Grand Slam! So, I think they are thinking along such lines to pull off yet another stunt. I do not think for a moment that getting their own Independent State is the goal. It is obvious that they do not want that.

[scottishandproud]

05:18 PM on 11/07/2011

Cummon guys everyone knows -Jews must not retaliate-its against the ultra leftie law!

[h111aryc1inton]

04:36 PM on 11/07/2011

Once again the choice is simple - make peace or try to plant along the border. And once again Palestinian militants choose wrong...

[Haroldpom]

03:01 PM on 11/07/2011

There are no Palestinian militants only people looking for peace. This just misunderstood.

[scottishandproud]

05:18 PM on 11/07/2011

al jazeera calls them 'fighters' Jeeeeez!

[mommamia526]

07:56 PM on 11/07/2011

Yes, but is that the right word? Maybe *plotters* would be a better word? Maybe they are *seeding the plots* to make something grow which gives a large yield.

[Iconcoclast]

05:46 PM on 11/07/2011

So true. And you can tell that they are looking for police by the rockets, missiles, and explosives they use on non-combatants. Aren't all people seeking peace armed to the teeth, crossing borders, and attacking their neighbors?

[mommamia526]

07:32 PM on 11/07/2011

They are forming armies everywhere. Most often supported by foreign governments. Why should Islamic Jihad ( an 800 man Palestinian Army supported by Iran be any different? :).

To seek Peace you must tunnel into other countries and go out to find it, especially if it is nowhere to be found in your own country.

[mommamia526]

07:58 PM on 11/07/2011

Correction to my post: 8000 man Islamic Jihad Palestinian Army.

[JerryLevy]

02:35 PM on 11/07/2011

"The Israeli military says Gaza militants use the area adjacent to the border as a launching ground for attacks and a place to plant explosives and plan abductions of soldiers. It often strikes targets militants operating in the area."

The Israeli military does NOT "say" this, it is a fact not disputed by anyone. Talk about parsing words. Israel has a choice, kill the militants or be killed by them. I know which choice I would suggest for Israel.

[Nwo2012]

03:03 PM on 11/07/2011

Its a quote from the israeli military. What are you talking about

[AJ Raalte]

12:57 PM on 11/07/2011

Well done, IDF.