SUMMARY OF TODAY'S EVENTS
IDF Spokesperson (Wed., 14.1.09; issued at 21:07)
IDF forces, including infantry, tanks, combat engineers, artillery, and
intelligence, continue to operate throughout the Gaza Strip with the
assistance of the Israel Air Force and the Israeli Navy.
A total of 14 rockets were fired into Israel today, no injuries were
reported.
104,000 liters of fuel and 108 trucks transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
passed through the Kerem Shalom crossing today.
The IAF attacked over 50 targets since the early morning hours, including:
Two company commanders in the Hamas terror organization, in the area of
Zaytun.
Walid Za'abud and Muhammad Dash, were both involved in launching rockets at
Israel and attacks against IDF forces.
The armed cell responsible for launching an anti tank missile at an IDF
force, causing the injury of seven soldiers.
15 smuggling tunnels used to transfer Grad and Kassam rockets.
10 cells of armed gunmen, including a terrorist identified placing an
explosive device aimed at IDF forces. Some of these targets were identified
in coordination with ground forces.
10 rocket launchers, including a launcher located next to a cemetery and an
armed
Grad launcher ready for use.
A weapon storage facility.
Underground launching sites, some armed and ready for use.
Troops operating west of Gaza city uncovered weaponry, including explosive
devices, hand grenades, vests and communication equipment, in a mosque west
of Gaza city.
A reserve force identified a mortar shell launcher aimed at Israel and fired
at the terrorist responsible and identifying hitting him.
Today an IDF soldier was severely wounded, two soldiers were moderately
wounded and 13?were lightly wounded in clashes in the northern Gaza strip.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for further medical
treatment. Their families have been notified.
The IDF will continue its operations against all terrorists and those who
support them.
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