BBC: Eight killed in covert Israeli action in Gaza
Seven Palestinians, including a local militant commander, have been killed during a covert Israeli operation in Gaza, Palestinian officials say.
An Israeli soldier was also killed and another wounded, the Israeli military said, after a firefight erupted.
Palestinians said an Israeli unit travelling in a civilian vehicle had killed the Hamas commander.
Sirens later sounded in communities across southern Israel and rockets were fired from Gaza, without causing harm.
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WNU Editor: Fighting is escalating .... Israeli air strikes target Gaza Strip after rocket fire (AFP). More here .... Israel under fire (Arutz Sheva), and here .... Gaza militants fire dozens of rockets, hitting bus, after botched Israeli raid (Reuters). The Israeli soldier that was killed in this operation was an IDF Colonel.
More News On Today's Israeli Raid Into Gaza
Eight dead in undercover Israeli operation in Gaza -- The Guardian
Israeli raid in Gaza leaves several dead, including IDF soldier and Hamas commander -- DW
Israeli soldier, seven Palestinians killed in fresh Gaza fighting -- ABC News Online
Top Hamas commander, Israeli soldier among dead in fresh Gaza clashes -- FOX News
Top Hamas terrorist killed in shootout with Israeli special forces on undercover ‘kidnap’ mission in Gaza -- The SUN
Israel kills seven Palestinians in covert Gaza raid -- Al Jazeera
Covert Israeli military operation in Gaza exposed, igniting new tensions -- Washington Post
Deadly Gaza Raid by Israel Threatens Nascent Cease-Fire -- The New York Times
Deadly Israeli operation in Gaza threatens to derail truce efforts -- CBS/AP
