Sunday, August 21, 2011

IMEU: Eilat Attacks and Escalation in Gaza

A deadly three-pronged attack by unidentified gunmen on Israeli soldiers and civilians near the Red Sea resort town of Eilat on Thursday triggered a serious escalation in violence, with Israel launching three nights of air raids on the Gaza Strip.

Following the attacks, Israeli forces also pursued the attackers into Egypt, where Egyptian security officers were shot dead, sparking a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

Even before Thursday's attack, Israel carried out a series of deadly military actions in Gaza last week.

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http://imeu.net/news/article0021365.shtml

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