Hamas Troops Kill Two Invading Israelis

international | rights, freedoms and repression | news report Friday March 26, 2010 18:50 by pat c

Hamas troops resisted an incursion by Israeli soldiers in Gaza today. Two Israeli soldiers including an officer were killed in the defensive actiuon by Hamas. Two other Israeli soldiers were wounded.

The brave Israeli soldiers succeeded in woulding a ten year old Palestinian boy.

Israeli sources have claimed that a regular military patrol had come under attack. But the question arises: what was it doing in Gaza?

The fighting took place east of the town of Khan Younis. Using tank shells and heavy machine guns the Israelis killed two Hamas troops.

Hamas' armed wing - the Al-Qassam Brigades - said that it had killed the two Israeli soldiers. Speaking to Reuters news agency, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida is quoted as saying: "This was our work, but was carried out for defence."

More info to follow.