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LloydS of New London

(355 posts)
Wed Aug 20, 2014, 06:22 AM Aug 2014

Gaza conflict: Israel 'targets Hamas leader Deif'

Source: BBC News

20 August 2014 Last updated at 02:45 ET

The wife and child of a Hamas militant leader have reportedly been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza which have left 11 people dead.

A Hamas official in Cairo said Israel had been targeting Mohammed Deif, the head of its armed wing.

Israel said about 50 rockets had been fired from Gaza on Tuesday and another 20 on Wednesday, although no injuries have been reported. The hostilities resumed hours before a temporary ceasefire was due to expire.

Talks in Egypt's capital to end the violence broke up without a deal. Israeli delegates said they would return home.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-28862595



There's also a video at the link.
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Gaza conflict: Israel 'targets Hamas leader Deif' (Original Post) LloydS of New London Aug 2014 OP
This is ridiculous ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2014 #1

Fantastic Anarchist

(7,309 posts)
1. This is ridiculous ...
Wed Aug 20, 2014, 09:47 AM
Aug 2014

I think Israel loves Hamas so it can continue with its killing. They and Hamas belong to each other.

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