In spite of the efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinians, several Israeli army tanks and armored vehicles stormed central Gaza town of Deir el-Ballah on Sunday.
Palestinian security sources and witnesses said that the Israeli army forces stormed the eastern area of the town amid intensive gunfire, while bulldozers razed trees and leveled the ground of some farms in the area.
AL-Qassam Brigades, Islamic Hamas armed wing, said in a leaflet that its militants attacked the Israeli army forces in Deir el-Ballah with R.B.G. missiles and mortar shells. No injuries were reported.
Islamic Jihad (Holy War) movement's armed wing also claimed responsibility for detonating a roadside bomb at an Israeli armored vehicle in the area. The Israeli army forces are still operating at the area.
In the West Bank, Palestinian security sources said Israeli army forces arrested nine Palestinians in different areas, and took them for questioning.
Israeli Radio quoted Israeli army sources as saying that the nine Palestinian detainees were arrested in the towns of Hebron and Nablus, adding that they are wanted for Israel.
Source:Xinhua
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