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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Israel to bolster defense along Gaza after new missile attack


Israel will deploy tanks equipped with a new defense system along the Gaza border after Palestinian fighters for the first time used an advanced Russian-designed missile against an Israeli tank this month, Israeli defense officials said Wednesday.

In the meantime, the UN sharply condemned Wednesday a rise in cross-border attacks by Palestinian fighters in Gaza after Israel filed a complaint. Criticizing the move, Hamas said Wednesday they will also file protests to the UN against Israeli air raids on the Gaza.

The Palestinian use of the laser-guided Kornet missiles, confirmed by Israel’s military chief Tuesday, marks a new milestone for Gaza fighters.

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