Source: Alalam.ir, 12-7-2007
GAZA--One "Israeli" soldier was killed and two were wounded on Thursday in a clash with Palestinian defenders of Gaza.
Hamas`s armed wing, the Izzedin al-Qassam Brigades, said its fighters ambushed the "Israeli" troops as they entered the al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Local residents said an "Israeli" air strike during the incursion seriously wounded at least two Palestinians.
Hamas said the defenders opened fire on the invaders with rocket-propelled grenades and machineguns.
"Israel" has carried out numerous incursions into the Gaza Strip since Hamas overrun Gaza last month.
The "Israeli" army commits regular aggressions on the Palestinian territories in the context of ethnic cleansing strategy.
Hamas officials said that "Israeli" Thursday`s operation was regarded at targeted assassination of Palestinian activists.
The United Nations has condemned "Israel" for its targeted assassination of Palestinian activists fighting to liberate their homeland from occupation.
An "Israeli" raid into the same area last week killed 11 Palestinians, including nine Hamas activists.