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07-23-2004, 06:39 AM
Palestinian killed in Beit Hanun dispute with Al- Aqsa militants
By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and Agencies
An Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades cell killed a 16-year-old Palestinian youth in Beit Hanun on Friday after his family opposed the cell's attempt to launch Qassam rockets from their yard, security sources said.
According to a report obtained by the defense establishment from Palestinian sources, the cell, comprised of six men, arrived at Za'anun family's Beit Hanun home in a commercial vehicle on Friday morning. The cell placed a Qassam rocket launcher adjacent to the family's house, and one of the cell members opened fire on an armored Israel Defense Forces vehicle not far from the house.
Members of the Za'anun family came out of their house holding sticks and rocks, and tried to drive the Al-Aqsa militants from their yard, most likely fearing that their house would be demolished if Qassam rockets were launched from it.
During the clash, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades members opened fire and killed Hassan Za'anun and wounded three additional family members. The militants left the area following the incident, without firing the Qassam rockets.
Earlier Friday, an IDF soldier sustained moderate injuries after gunmen opened fire at an army position near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron.
The solider was evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.
According to an initial investigation, an armed Palestinian planned to infiltrate Shavei Shomron to carry out an attack. As he approached the settlement's security fence, the Palestinian man noticed the army patrol and opened fire, hitting the soldier. The soldiers returned fire, but the gunman managed to escape.
Also Friday, IDF troops in the Egoz unit arrested a senior Tanzim militant Mahmoud Abu Hussa in the village of Yata, near the West Bank city of Hebron. Abu Hussa killed five Israelis in a number of shooting attacks.
The soldiers surrounded Abu Hussa's house and called on him to surrender. Abu Hussa refused to leave the house, and shot at the troops. The soldiers returned fire, and fired an anti-tank missile at the house. After some time, Hussa surrendered to the troops.
Earlier Friday, a mortar shell was fired at the Gaza Strip settlement of Netzarim. No injuries were reported, although a private residence was damaged.
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From (http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/455289.html)
By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and Agencies
An Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades cell killed a 16-year-old Palestinian youth in Beit Hanun on Friday after his family opposed the cell's attempt to launch Qassam rockets from their yard, security sources said.
According to a report obtained by the defense establishment from Palestinian sources, the cell, comprised of six men, arrived at Za'anun family's Beit Hanun home in a commercial vehicle on Friday morning. The cell placed a Qassam rocket launcher adjacent to the family's house, and one of the cell members opened fire on an armored Israel Defense Forces vehicle not far from the house.
Members of the Za'anun family came out of their house holding sticks and rocks, and tried to drive the Al-Aqsa militants from their yard, most likely fearing that their house would be demolished if Qassam rockets were launched from it.
During the clash, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades members opened fire and killed Hassan Za'anun and wounded three additional family members. The militants left the area following the incident, without firing the Qassam rockets.
Earlier Friday, an IDF soldier sustained moderate injuries after gunmen opened fire at an army position near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron.
The solider was evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.
According to an initial investigation, an armed Palestinian planned to infiltrate Shavei Shomron to carry out an attack. As he approached the settlement's security fence, the Palestinian man noticed the army patrol and opened fire, hitting the soldier. The soldiers returned fire, but the gunman managed to escape.
Also Friday, IDF troops in the Egoz unit arrested a senior Tanzim militant Mahmoud Abu Hussa in the village of Yata, near the West Bank city of Hebron. Abu Hussa killed five Israelis in a number of shooting attacks.
The soldiers surrounded Abu Hussa's house and called on him to surrender. Abu Hussa refused to leave the house, and shot at the troops. The soldiers returned fire, and fired an anti-tank missile at the house. After some time, Hussa surrendered to the troops.
Earlier Friday, a mortar shell was fired at the Gaza Strip settlement of Netzarim. No injuries were reported, although a private residence was damaged.
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From (http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/455289.html)