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In reply to the discussion: Gaza conflict Ceasefire crumbles as Israeli, Hamas trade fire hours after agreed 72-hour truce began [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)1. well.......... eta
Israel shells Rafah during ceasefire, after 16 killed in hours before
Three Palestinians were wounded by Israeli artillery shelling east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, two hours after a 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.
A Ma'an correspondent in Gaza said that Israeli artillery fired several shells east of Rafah, in what appears to be the first violation of the ceasefire by Israeli forces.
In the eastern Gaza Strip, meanwhile, Israeli soldiers opened fire on Palestinian civilians who attempted to reach their homes in areas near the border.
After the Israeli attacks, sirens were heard in Kerem Shalom in Israel, presumably as Palestinian militants fired rockets in response to the alleged Israeli violation of the ceasefire.
Three Palestinians were wounded by Israeli artillery shelling east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, two hours after a 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.
A Ma'an correspondent in Gaza said that Israeli artillery fired several shells east of Rafah, in what appears to be the first violation of the ceasefire by Israeli forces.
In the eastern Gaza Strip, meanwhile, Israeli soldiers opened fire on Palestinian civilians who attempted to reach their homes in areas near the border.
After the Israeli attacks, sirens were heard in Kerem Shalom in Israel, presumably as Palestinian militants fired rockets in response to the alleged Israeli violation of the ceasefire.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=717319
additionally
At least 27 dead and 200 injured as Israel shells east Rafah
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Friday that at least 27 Palestinians had been killed and more than 200 injured in Israeli shelling and airstrikes on Rafah that took place after intense clashes broke out east of the city.
The ministry stressed that ambulances and medical crews are not able to enter the areas under attack, and that all means of communications had been cut off in the area.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Friday that at least 27 Palestinians had been killed and more than 200 injured in Israeli shelling and airstrikes on Rafah that took place after intense clashes broke out east of the city.
The ministry stressed that ambulances and medical crews are not able to enter the areas under attack, and that all means of communications had been cut off in the area.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=717369
as far as who started it I want to see what the Palestinian side says officially
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Gaza conflict Ceasefire crumbles as Israeli, Hamas trade fire hours after agreed 72-hour truce began [View all]
maddezmom
Aug 2014
OP
Probably impossible to know who shot first; here's the Reuters report, FWIW
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
#5
No, under threat of death and destruction, Hamas can tell reporters what to say
seveneyes
Aug 2014
#19
It's bizarro world here. The blood of children is only on the hands of the victims who are asking
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2014
#20
You two enjoy your little conversation. Keep convincing each other you're on the side of the angels.
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2014
#40