IDF Operations in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp in the Northern Gaza Strip

IDF Spokesperson 6 March 2003

As part of the ongoing war against terror and its infrastructures in the
Gaza Strip, IDF Infantry, Armor and Special Engineering forces, assisted by
combat helicopters, operated throughout the Jabaliya refugee camp situated
in the northern Gaza Strip.

During the operation, IDF forces arrested Abed Al Karim Ziada, a senior
Hamas terrorist, and demolished his house. IDF forces uncovered a
Kalashnikov rifle, grenades, an explosive belt, two bombs weighing 20 kg
each, explosive devices, two anti-tank launchers, three anti-tank missiles
and five mortar launchers in searches conducted inside the house before it
was demolished.

In addition IDF forces demolished another building which was used as a
weapon production lab. Inside the building IDF forces uncovered four lathes
used to manufacture weapons.

Massive gunfire was opened toward the IDF forces. In addition grenades were
thrown toward the forces, anti-tank missiles were launched at them and over
ten bombs were detonated near them. The IDF forces returned fire toward the
source of the shooting and identified strikes in some of the armed
terrorists.

It should be noted that throughout the operation Palestinian ambulances were
allowed full access to the area.

Currently, IDF forces are continuing their operation in the refugee camp.

The IDF will continue to operate against terror and its infrastructures
wherever it is possible.