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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]muriel_volestrangler
(106,117 posts)5. Probably impossible to know who shot first; here's the Reuters report, FWIW
Some two hours after the truce went into effect, Israeli tanks and artillery opened fire in the southern Rafah area, and a local hospital said 40 people were killed.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment but media reports said the shelling began after Hamas fighters exchanged fire with Israeli soldiers on a mission to destroy infiltration tunnels.
Eight rockets and mortar bombs were fired from Gaza at Israel, the military said, adding that one was intercepted by the Iron Dome system and seven hit open areas.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/01/us-mideast-gaza-idUSKBN0G008720140801
The Israeli military had no immediate comment but media reports said the shelling began after Hamas fighters exchanged fire with Israeli soldiers on a mission to destroy infiltration tunnels.
Eight rockets and mortar bombs were fired from Gaza at Israel, the military said, adding that one was intercepted by the Iron Dome system and seven hit open areas.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/01/us-mideast-gaza-idUSKBN0G008720140801
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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